Severin von Eckardstein plays Robert Schumann

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The German pianist approaches the whole with a combination of firmness and sensitivity…his expansive (but never over-emphatic) style gives Op. 17 the allure of a grand vessel majestically unfurling... — Diapason, May 2017, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 31st Mar 2017
Catalogue No: AVI8553366
Label: Avi Music
Length: 69 minutes

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Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 111

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I. Sehr rasch und mit leidenschaftlichem Vortrag

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II. Ziemlich langsam

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III. Kräftig und sehr markiert

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Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 12

Work length27:32

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I. Des Abend. Sehr innig zu spielen

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II. Aufschwung. Sehr rasch

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III. Warum? Langsam

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IV. Grillen Mit Humor

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V. In der Nacht. Mit Leidenschaft

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VI. Fabel. Langsam

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VII. Traumes Wirren. Äußerst lebhaft

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VIII. Ende vom Lied. Mit gutem Humor

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Schumann: Fantasie in C major, Op. 17

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I. Durchaus phantsastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzu tragen

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II. Mäßig. Durchaus energisch

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III. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten

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“The term “fantasia”, in music, mainly refers to a free type of structure. Throughout history, the genre has allowed composers to jot down their musical ideas directly, like an improvisation, just as they first spring to mind. The fantasia became a popular instrumental genre in the 1800’s, when it started to feature the dreamy, “phantastic” element even more prominently; the piano and its universe of polyphony likewise played an essential role.

The fantasia was thus an ideal genre for Schumann, whose music I view as the quintessence of German High Romanticism. Schumann’s music is full of expression and driven by passion; at the same time it is disarmingly honest and private. Its textural sonority is full of variety, yet it always remains decent and straightforward, never attempting to posture with easy, flashy, superficial effects or by adding purely virtuosic embellishments. In my imagination, this music often evokes placid romantic scenes imbued with good-naturedness and a certain vulnerability: people of the simple classes, courtly settings, flowery childish joys, or the secretly shared yearnings of two lovers. It is as if such figures or allegories were placed in the midst of mysterious landscapes, lovingly painted with an eye for detail, and impressively set to music. Schumann often used the word “Fantasy” in the titles of his works – frequently as part of a compound noun, Fantasiestück, or also sporadically Fantasietanz (dance). The music in such pieces is often of choice quality and profoundly expressive…….. (From Eckardstein’s Booklets „Remarks on Schumann‘s Phantasie-Pieces“)

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Diapason May 2017

The German pianist approaches the whole with a combination of firmness and sensitivity…his expansive (but never over-emphatic) style gives Op. 17 the allure of a grand vessel majestically unfurling its sails upon the agitated waves of a Schumannesque ocean…assurance of taste and an absence of ostentation mark this pianist’s performance.

Intuitive understanding, poetic insights and refined pianism coalesce to result into some of the most ravishing Schumann playing you are ever likely to encounter.

Severin von Eckardstein plays Robert Schumann

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