Heinrich Schiff's "Encore!" is a captivating classical album released on March 4, 1989, under Decca Music Group Ltd. This collection showcases Schiff's exceptional talent as a cellist, presenting a diverse range of compositions that span various styles and periods. The album features a blend of well-known pieces and hidden gems, offering a rich and engaging listening experience.
The tracklist includes a mix of virtuosic and lyrical works, such as Camille Saint-Saëns' "Le Cygne" from "Le carnaval des animaux," Manuel de Falla's fiery "El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire Dance," and Pablo de Sarasate's "Zigeunerweisen," Op. 20. Schiff's interpretations are marked by their technical precision, expressive depth, and musical sensitivity. The album also features some lesser-known pieces, like Schön Rosmarin's "Schön Rosmarin" and Heinrich Schiff's own arrangement of "Liebesleid," which add a unique touch to the collection.
With a duration of 58 minutes, "Encore!" is a concise yet satisfying exploration of the cello repertoire. Heinrich Schiff's masterful playing and the high production quality make this album a delightful addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
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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