GEORGE FREDERICK PINTO (1786-1806): <Complete Piano Music- 3 Favorite Airs, Op. 2, 2 Sonatas, Op. 3, 3 Sonatinas, Op. 4, Fantasia and Sonata in C Minor, Minuetto in A Flat, Cory Owen, Rondo, New Waltz.

Description: These sonatas, all dating from 1802-05, are blessed with beautiful and original ideas; although the influences of Mozart, Dussek and Cramer are clearly discernible there are many original touches, as well as astonishing anticipations of Beethoven, Schubert and even Chopin. 2 CDs. Marek Toporowski (Rädecker square piano, Neupert and Berndt fortepianos and an instrument based on a Walter fortepiano).