Pianophilia

Not being a huge fan of Paganini variations I took a gamble and printed out Lothar Perl's rendition, intrigued by its "American" title. I have to say, this is the most fun I have ever had sight reading a piece at the piano. Perl manages to include boogie-woogie, blues, ragtime, and rumba all in a unique treatment of Paganini's theme in each variation. It's just so gosh darn fun to play! Thanks for sharing these pieces Quercus as I didn't know about Mike's site. Why is Lothar so obscure? I can't find much about him online let alone many scores.

Hello All,

For the Engleman, Thanks again, Frank

Is there a page missing in this forum? Alex is praising Lothar Perl's "American Paganini" composition as if in response to some other posting immediately preceding it - but all I can see are the Whittam and Engleman postings. Have I missed something?

I'm not objecting to Lothar Perl suddenly appearing, far from it, I'm just puzzled. Btw, if you want some more Lothar Perl - I have some. If there are any pieces of his that I don't have, I'd like them, too!
I can provide (if interest expressed):- The Rocking Horse, Cowboy, Crazy Top, Hollywood Stars, The Last Mohican, Rondeau, Tim & Tom, Zebra Stripes from "Syncopated Impressions" and also Grasshopper Dance, Toccatina and Dance Suite (3 pieces).

Someone else I'm interested in is Frank Froeba - I have his "Churchmouse On A Spree" - but I Can find little other information about him. I'm aware that he also wrote: "Here and gone", "Moosie Mousie Boogie", "Strolling along 52nd Street", "Tinkles", "Wifs and Difs", but I have never even heard these, let alone seen the scores.

Regards,
Toby

Hello Toby,

I have just checked the Paganini/Perl variations.

There are several of his works on page 34 of this thread, which includes this work.

Peter. (liveforpiano).

Yes, you're right - strange how memory plays tricks - that posting isn't that long ago, but my impression was it was much longer. Maybe it didn't make much impression because I was already familiar with the pieces. All the same it is over a year ago !

Grasshopper Dance isn't in that list, however, so I'll upload it here, now.

Sorry for the confusion. I was just too excited to post about it despite its long-ago posting hehe. Thanks for another Perl work Toby, much appreciated.

Continuing on with the works of Harry Engleman...here are some more to enjoy.

Frank

...and some more works by Harry Engleman...

Here are the balance of the Engleman pieces of which I'm aware. "Summer Rain" was always a favorite for me. Its fast downward scale passages are reminiscent of Mayerl's "Nimble Fingered Gentleman," and the melody is just beautiful.

Enjoy!

Frank

Frank,

Thank you very much indeed for the Engleman postings - and so many of them!
I'd really love to browse through your personal collection of music - it must be a veritable treasure trove.
Why are Engleman's compositions so little known now and why haven't they endured - they are well crafted and fun!
I wonder how many other British composers worthy of resurrection have been buried by time and British Music Publishers.

Thanks again,
Toby

Here's a pretty little piece of music by one Frank Hilsher. I can't find any information on him online, anyone here know him? I'd love to see the Perl works, Toby. Thanks for all the Engelman, Frank!
I'll try to get a better scan up at some point.
Best,
Curtis