Soundfiles

 

 

 

 

  "...The concertina is now an instrument so universally known;
 and its capabilities are so fully appreciated, that a 
description of  the instrument itself, is not necessary..."  
                                                              
 
    George Case, 1857

 

          This section offers an oversight of the sound samples in this website. Every sound sample is also
          part of a different section. If you just want to listen, click on MP3. Follow the other links if you want
          additional information

 

          Concertina solo

         Concertina Duet

 

         Concertina Quartet

  • Rondendans (for treble 1, treble 2,  baritone and bass concertina) arranged by Wim Wakker
    from the book " Easy Concertina Quartets".  MP3 (300kb)

     

  • Anna Maria (dance) (for treble 1, treble 2,  baritone and bass concertina) by Hans Christoph
    Haiden (1572-1617) arranged by Wim Wakker from the book " Easy Concertina Quartets". 
    MP3 (300kb)

 

         Concertina and Piano

          These sound files are from  a live concert in Michaelstein (Germany).The instruments you hear
          are a Graff Forte Piano from 1838 anda Wheatstone Amboyna 56 key Concertina from 1877.

          Additional information on the performers

  • 1st  Movement of the Sonata op.57 (1857) by Bernhard Molique
    MP3 (500kb)

  • 2nd Movement of the Sonata op.57 (1857) by Bernhard Molique
    MP3 (330kb)

  • 3rd Movement of the Sonata op.57 (1857) by Bernhard Molique 
    MP3 (1mb)

  • Andantino for Concertina and Forte Piano (1858) by Julius Benedict
    MP3 (350kb)
     

  • Romance for Concertina and Forte Piano (1856) by G. Macfarren 
    MP3 (650kb)

  • Barcarole for Concertina and Forte Piano (1859) by G. Macfarren 
    MP3 (380kb)

  • 1st Movement of  Sonata op.2 (1861) by James Harcourt            
    MP3 (460kb)

  • Cat on the prowl (from Jazz Menagerie) by Stephen Jackman played on the
    MP3 (330kb)   Geuns concertina. For the score see the Music editions section.

 

 

         Concertina and Strings

  • Concerto for Concertina and Strings Op.44 (1966) by James Cohn
    Capriccio     
    Romanza    
    Rondo         
    click here more information on this CD

 

 

                           

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