Artist
Alfons Kontarsky
Personb. 1932 · Iserlohn, Germany, Germany
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Bio
Alfons Kontarsky (1932–2010) was a German pianist renowned for his performances of classical and impressionist repertoire. Born in Iserlohn, he established himself as a leading interpreter of 20th-century piano music, often collaborating with his brother Aloys in duo-piano recitals. His recordings and concert appearances helped bring renewed attention to works by composers such as Stockhausen, Stravinsky, and Debussy.
Popular tracks
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Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: XIII. Le cygne
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Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: II. Andantino. Eines Morgens öffnete Peter die Gartentor
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Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: XIV. Finale
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Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: XII. Fossiles
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Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: I. Introduction - II. Poules et Coqs - III. Hémiones
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Der Karneval der Tiere, R. 125: Niemand hätte... – I. Königlichen Marsch der Löwen
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Der Karneval der Tiere, R. 125: Der Löwe hat... – II. Hühner und Hahne
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Der Karneval der Tiere, R. 125: Die Hühner eilen… III. Wilde Esel
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Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: VII. Aquarium - VIII. Personnages à longues oreilles
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Der Karneval der Tiere, R. 125: Bravo, applaudieren die... – IV. Schildkröten
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Der Karneval der Tiere, R. 125: Der Mehlwurm wirft den Schildkröten... – V. Der Elefant
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Der Karneval der Tiere, R. 125: Na, was sagen Sie nun? – VI. Känguruhs
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Albums
Prokofiev: Peter und der Wolf / Saint-Saëns: Der Karneval der Tiere
Album · 1975
Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals
Album · 2009
Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals
Album · 2009
Debussy/Stravinsky/Ravel: Piano Music for Four Hands
Album · 2000
Igor Stravinsky: Works for Two Pianos
Album · 2017
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 / Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125
Album · 1975
Variations: Works for Flute & Piano
Album · 1994
Sånger
Album · 1990