Dennis Cinelli & Pat O'Brien
Two Guitars in Vienna
Guitar Duets by Johann Kaspar Mertz

Track Listings

1. Wasserfarht am Traunsee
2. Tarantelle
3. Standchen
4. Der Ball
5. Barcarole
6. Mazurka
7. Am Grabe der Geliebten
8. Ich Denke Dein
9. Trauermarsch
10. Impromptu
11. Vespergang
12. Unruhe

Twelve duets by Mertz for Terz guitar and 6- or 10-string guitar.  A highly recommended recording by two authorities on early romantic guitar and early music.  This recording is a reference for the Mertz duos.  The terz guitar, tuned a third higher than a normal guitar, is rarely recorded despite its prominence in 19th century music.  Terz guitar extends the upward range of the guitar and provides keen projection on top of the ensemble.  The 10-string guitar gives crucial low bass note coverage, a juicy addition at well-placed points.  The combination of Terz and 10-string gives this duo incredible range.  Performances on the disk are sensitive and dynamic, in tight tandem.  Repertoire coverage is first rate, presenting not only the Mertz duets in print, but also 2 duets that were previously unknown. - Len Verrett, earlyromanticguitar.com

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