Andante cantabile Des-Dur
Allegro molto c-Moll
Das jahr. Zwölf Charakterstücke für Fortepiano
Il Saltarello Romano
Abschied von Rom

Starting with the first floating tones on the new GENUIN CD with the cycle "The Year", composed by Mendelssohn's sister Fanny upon completing a journey to Italy, one feels transported into another time period. Els Bieseman's Fortepiano debut CD set exactly those strings in vibration that have been lost on the new, well-equipped modern concert grand. The dark, dreamlike sound of the Pleyel grand (that Liszt & company enthused over…) beautifully fits the transparent, structured and always supple playing of the young Belgian musician. Wonderfully romantic music in which a splendid musician allows us to take part!

Early Music Review

"She plays with passion, musical sensitivity, virtuosity and emotional intensity that would surely have impressed Fanny..."

Review on the Early Music Review, 10/12 by Andrew Benson-Wilson