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In this CD, the fourth volume of the complete works for the piano
and for chamber music with piano, Eric Le Sage takes four monuments
of Schumann's solo piano repertoire: the Humoreske Op. 20
and the Klaviersonate Op.11 (CD1), the Albumblätter (topped up by
three pieces from the Klavierstücke) and the Études in the form of
Variations Op.13 (CD2).The acoustic qualities of the Chauxde-
Fonds Hall is caught in all its magic by Jean-Marc Laisné.This set firmly establishes Eric Le Sage and his
Schumann project as a benchmark for Schumann interpreters.Vol.3 is Chamber Music Choice in the May issue
of BBC Music Magazine. “ While in [Le Sage's] previous collection of Schumann's chamber music with piano he showed himself to be an attentive collaborator, his solo piano playing never really suggests that he has strong enough views on Schumann to justify a whole series of discs. In the Humoresque, the F sharp minor Sonata and the Etudes Symphoniques, his playing is perfectly correct and musical, but ultimately just tepid; if the Bunte Blätter Op 99 fares better, it's because the 14 pieces are less memorable musically and expressively far less ambitious.” The Guardian, 6th July 2008 ** “Throughout this recital Le Sage is especially good at conveying the music's impulsiveness, but he also responds well to the more poetic side of Schumann. These are altogether exceptionally sympathetic and rewarding performances.” BBC Music Magazine, July 2008 **** | 
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| |  | Schumann: | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11 The Sonata in F sharp minor Op 11 was described by the composer to his beloved Clara Wieck as ‘a cry from my heart
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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| |  | András Schiff plays Schumann In Concert
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| |  | Catalina Butcaro - Piano
Recorded at Wigmore Hall and produced by Misha Donat (who has also provided the CD
booklet text), this is the debut CD recording from Catalina Butcaru, one of the outstanding
talents of her generation. She has performed all three works in London in recent months. Further
concerts are planned. |
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| | | Schumann: | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11 The Sonata in F sharp minor Op 11 was described by the composer to his beloved Clara Wieck as ‘a cry from my heart 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. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Chopin: | Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20 Nocturne No. 4 in F major, Op. 15 No. 1 13 Preludes from Op. 28 Ballade No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47 Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 Nocturne No. 6 in G minor, Op. 15 No. 3 Nocturne No. 11 in G minor, Op. 37 No. 1 Nocturne No. 12 in G major, Op. 37 No. 2 | Schumann: | Humoreske, Op. 20 Abegg Variations, Op. 1 | Weber: | Piano Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op.49 |
Sviatoslav Richter (piano) Recordings made in Moscow 1950-1955 | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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| |  | Schumann - Complete Works for Piano Vol. 1
Young Irish pianist Finghin Collins, still only 29, has been building quite a career for himself since winning the prestigious Clara Haskil International Piano Competition in 1999. CLAVES released his first CD the following year (50-9910), and this new release sees the start of an exciting project to record all Schumann’s piano music. The epitome of romanticism, these lovely works are presented with power and tenderness – and not a little Irish charm! | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 6 working days. |
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| |  | The Songs of Robert Schumann - Volume 8
Mark Padmore (tenor), Jonathan Lemalu (baritone), Christopher Maltman (baritone), Graham Johnson (piano) | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano) | | | Usually despatched in 8 - 10 working days. |
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