DIRK SCHÄFER (ROTTERDAM, 25 NOVEMBER, 1873 – AMSTERDAM,
16 FEBRUARY, 1931)
Schäfer received piano lessons from J. Sikemeijer in Rotterdam. He then studied at the conservatory in Cologne. He was a famous pianist who also performed outside the Netherlands. He was particularly known for his performances of Frédéric Chopin’s works. He also played many transcriptions of harpsichord works, including the Goldberg Variations of J. S. Bach. For example, in the 1913-1914 season he played a series of 10 concerts on so-called ‘’Historical evenings’’ at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. As a composer he usually wrote works for orchestra. His music is characterized by rich harmonies with lush coloration and a sonorous sound. Schäfer is not exactly a typical Dutch composer in his composing.
TRACKLIST
WELTE-MIGNON 3956 PARADIES – Toccata, A
WELTE-MIGNON 3957 FAURE – Impromptu No. 3, Op. 34, Ab
WELTE-MIGNON 3962 MOMPOU – Canco I Dansa (Song and Dance)
WELTE-MIGNON 3964 DEBUSSY – L’Isle Joyeuse (The Island of Joy)
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