Hyperion: CDA67618Schumann: Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11, etc. |
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to yours’. From the arresting opening to the bouncing Allegro vivace of the first movement and through to the majestic,
orchestral-sounding finale, Clara’s imprints are everywhere in the work and Angela Hewitt traces this influence in her
scholarly yet deeply personal booklet notes. Humoreske, Op. 20 Humoreske in B flat major was also written for Clara, and is a study of
changing and ambiguous moods, melancholy tempered with tenderness, interspersed with dazzling bravura moments
including one of the most difficult passages in all his piano works — a breathtaking emotional tour de force. |
Angela Hewitt’s recent Schumann performances in the concert hall were praised for their ‘urgency, jubilation and
introspection’ and ‘power and finesse’. Now for the first time she has recorded two of his greatest piano works for
Hyperion. Her clean, thoughtful, incisively musical playing which nevertheless allows a flow of passion to be released
is perfectly suited to this music. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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