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Between 1841 and 1843 Schumann wrote some of his greatest chamber works, among them the Piano Quartet and the Piano Quintet, both in E flat major. Written in an astonishing five-day period, the Quintet displays both the heroic and the lyric impulses in his music, boldness contrasting with songful tenderness, and march themes with lyricism. The Piano Quartet also exudes such qualities, not least in the ravishing slow movement, and the masterful breadth of Schumann’s expression. The four Märchenerzählungen are happy, energetic pieces.
Robert Schumann: Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44
I. Allegro brillante
II. In modo d'una marcia. Un poco largamente
III. Scherzo: Molto vivace - Trio I - Trio II - L'istesso tempo
IV. Allegro, ma non troppo
Robert Schumann: Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47
I. Sostenuto assai - Allegro ma non troppo
II. Scherzo: Molto vivace
III. Andante cantabile
IV. Finale: Vivace
Robert Schumann: Marchenerzahlungen (Fairy Tale Narrations), Op. 132 *
I. Lebhaft, nicht zu schnell
II. Lebhaft und sehr markirt
III. Ruhiges Tempo, mit zarten Ausdruck
IV. Lebhaft, sehr markirt
Christmas 2012
***
“A rather stately, though committed reading of the Piano Quintet. The Quartet sags in places too. Violin replaces clarinet in a highly enjoyable Fairy Tales.”
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I. Allegro brillante