Will/Thomas - Albert Dietrich: Cellosonate, Klavierst?cke

Albert Dietrich continues to be known above all as the composer of the introductory allegro movement of the �F-A-E Sonata� (a joint project with Brahms and Schumann). Even during his later years as the Oldenburg court music director (1861-91) he was a highly esteemed composer whose works were frequently performed. The fact that Brahms valued him very highly not only as a friend � whom he quite often visited in Oldenburg in order to have the opportunity to play music with him � but also as a composer further attests to his quality. Dietrich�s impressive works for violoncello and piano form the focus of this recording, which also includes pieces for piano solo.