The piano music of William Vincent Wallace enjoyed phenomenal popularity in Australia, America, England, Ireland and Europe during the second half of the 19th century. His virtuoso works, both large and small share a common thread of romance as reflected in the names of his works and dedications, which in turn reflected his personal life. The music presented on this CD allows us once again to hear the works of this Irish romantic composerþuþumusic which so delighted performers and listeners alike during the Victorian era and still has charms to delight us today.
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