This recording features two lesser known pianistic masterworks by the young Schumann: the F minor Piano Sonata, also know as 'Concerto without orchestra', in which the classical sonata form is infused with Schumann’s unique romantic outpourings, and the Humoreske, the last of his piano cycles in which Schumann’s alter egos Florestan and Eusebius (the fiery/passion ate and the dreamy/intimate) make their presence.
This recording shows a sensitivity and close affinity for the musical world of Schumann. In a quasi improvisatory style he captures the essence of the idiom of free association, impulsiveness, tenderness and passion.
Robert Schumann: Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 14
00:00:00 I. Allegro
00:08:00 II. Scherzo - Molto commodo
00:13:49 III. Quasi variazioni: Andantino de Clara Wieck - 4 Variations
00:20:37 IV. Finale: Prestissimo possibile
Robert Schumann: 3 Romanzen, Op. 28
00:27:33 No. 1 in B-Flat Minor
00:31:40 No. 2 in F-Sharp Major
00:35:53 No. 3 in B Major
Robert Schumann: Humoreske in B-Flat Major, Op. 20
00:42:53 I. Einfach - II. Hastig
00:52:55 III. Einfach und zart
00:58:06 IV. Sehr lebhaft - V. Sehr lebhaft - VI. Mit einigem Pomp - VII. Zum Beschluss
