Heinrich Schiff's "Encore!" is a captivating classical album released on March 4, 1989, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label. This 58-minute collection features 18 tracks, showcasing Schiff's exceptional skill as a cellist. The album is a delightful blend of well-known pieces and hidden gems, ranging from the fiery "Scherzo-Tarantelle" by Henryk Wieniawski to the delicate "Valse sentimentale" by Tchaikovsky. Schiff is joined by pianist Samuel Sanders, creating a harmonious duo that brings each piece to life.
The album spans a variety of styles and composers, including Saint-Saëns' "Le Cygne" from "Le carnaval des animaux," Ravel's "Sumaré," and Falla's "El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire Dance." It also features lesser-known works like Darius Milhaud's "Schön Rosmarin" and traditional pieces such as "2 Canti giapponesi." The album concludes with a playful nod to ragtime, featuring Scott Joplin's "Original Rag No. 1" and "Elite Syncopations."
"Encore!" is a testament to Heinrich Schiff's versatility and virtuosity, offering a rich and diverse listening experience that highlights his profound musicality and technical prowess. Whether you're a classical connoisseur or a casual listener, this album is sure to enchant and inspire.
Tracks
Scherzo-Tarantelle, Op. 16Henryk Wieniawski, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Valse sentimentale, Op. 51, No. 6Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
SumaréDarius Milhaud, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: 13. Le CygneCamille Saint-Saëns, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Papillon, Op. 77Gabriel Fauré, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Après un rêve, Op. 7, No. 1Gabriel Fauré, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire DanceManuel de Falla, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Spanish Dance Op. 37, No. 5 "Andaluza"Enrique Granados, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Schön Rosmarin: Schön RosmarinFritz Kreisler, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Liebesleid - Arr. for Cello and Piano: LiebesliedFritz Kreisler, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Cantabile, MS.109Niccolò Paganini, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Introduction and Variations on "Dal tuo stellato" from Rossini's opera "Mosè"Niccolò Paganini, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
2 Canti giapponesiEnrico Mainardi, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
3 Kleine Fantasiestücke nach ungarischen Nationalmelodien: No. 1 in G: 1. in GFranz Schmidt, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Music For Children, Op. 65: 10. MarchSergei Prokofiev, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Waltz in A, Op. 48, No. 2Reinhold Glière, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Original Rag No. 1Scott Joplin, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
Elite SyncopationsScott Joplin, Heinrich Schiff, Samuel Sanders
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