Immerse yourself in the intricate and evocative world of Robert Schumann's piano compositions with the album "Schumann: Geistervariationen - Works for Solo Piano." Released on ECM New Series in 2011, this collection spans a rich tapestry of Schumann's solo piano works, showcasing his mastery and emotional depth. The album features a diverse range of pieces, from the playful and whimsical "Papillons" to the introspective and profound "Kinderszenen," and the dramatic and virtuosic "Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor." Each track is a testament to Schumann's unique ability to convey a wide spectrum of human emotions through his music. The "Geister-Variationen" (Ghost Variations), a set of variations on an original theme, adds a haunting and ethereal quality to the collection. With a total duration of over two hours, this album offers a comprehensive journey through Schumann's piano repertoire, highlighting his innovative compositions and enduring influence on classical music. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Schumann's work, this album promises a captivating and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Papillons, Op. 2: Introduction in D Major – No. 1 in D MajorRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 2 in A-Flat Major. PrestissimoRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 3 in F-Sharp MinorRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 4 in A Major. PrestoRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 5 in B-Flat MajorRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 6 in D MinorRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 7 in F Minor. SempliceRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 8 in C-Sharp MinorRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 9 in B-Flat Minor. PrestissimoRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 10 in C Major. VivoRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 11 in D MajorRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Papillons, Op. 2: No. 12 in D Major. FinaleRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: I. Introduzione. Un poco adagio – Allegro vivaceRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: II. AriaRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: III. Scherzo. Allegrissimo – Intermezzo. LentoRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: IV. Finale. Allegro un poco maestosoRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: I. Von fremden Ländern und MenschenRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: II. Kuriose GeschichteRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: III. Hasche-MannRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: IV. Bittendes KindRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: V. Glückes genugRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VI. Wichtige BegebenheitRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. TräumereiRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VIII. Am KaminRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: IX. Ritter vom SteckenpferdRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: X. Fast zu ernstRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: XI. FürchtenmachenRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: XII. Kind im EinschlummernRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: XIII. Der Dichter sprichtRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17: I. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragenRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17: II. Mässig. Durchaus energischRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17: III. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten (Early Version)Robert Schumann, András Schiff
Waldszenen, Op. 82: I. EintrittRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Waldszenen, Op. 82: II. Jäger auf der LauerRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Waldszenen, Op. 82: III. Einsame BlumenRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Waldszenen, Op. 82: IV. Verrufene StelleRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Waldszenen, Op. 82: V. Freundliche LandschaftRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Waldszenen, Op. 82: VI. HerbergeRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Waldszenen, Op. 82: VII. Vogel als ProphetRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Waldszenen, Op. 82: VIII. JagdliedRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Waldszenen, Op. 82: IX. AbschiedRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Geister-Variationen, WoO 24: Theme. Leise, innigRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Geister-Variationen, WoO 24: Var. 1Robert Schumann, András Schiff
Geister-Variationen, WoO 24: Var. 2. CanonischRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Geister-Variationen, WoO 24: Var. 3. Etwas belebterRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Geister-Variationen, WoO 24: Var. 4Robert Schumann, András Schiff
Geister-Variationen, WoO 24: Var. 5Robert Schumann, András Schiff
Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17: III. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu haltenRobert Schumann, András Schiff
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