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Moritz Moszkowski

Caprice Espagnol, Op. 37  Play

Stephanie Shih-yu Cheng Piano

Recorded on 01/08/2008, uploaded on 01/24/2009

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Caprice Espagnol, Op. 37                Moritz Moszkowski

Moritz Moszkowski was a Polish Jewish composer and pianist. He composed over two hundred compositions including many short piano works. Ignaz Paderewski claimed, "After Chopin, Moszkowski best understands how to write for the piano." Caprice Espagnol is a brilliant virtuosic small piece that commands rapid repeating notes with a laid-back yet sensuous middle section in Spanish vein.      Stephanie Shih-yu Cheng