Carmen Piazzini's 2009 album "Arpeggione-Sonate, Adagio & Allegro, Fantasiestücke, Romanzen" is a captivating journey through the classical piano repertoire, showcasing her exquisite artistry and technical prowess. This album features a carefully curated selection of works by Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann, performed with sensitivity and depth.
The album opens with Schubert's "Arpeggione Sonata" in A minor, D 821, a piece originally written for the arpeggione, a now-obsolete instrument. Piazzini's interpretation brings out the richness and melancholy of this beautiful work, with each movement—"Allegro moderato," "Adagio," and "Allegretto"—revealing new layers of emotion and nuance.
Following the Schubert sonata, Piazzini turns her attention to Schumann's "Adagio und Allegro" in A-flat major, op. 70. This piece, with its contrasting movements of "Adagio" and "Allegro," showcases Piazzini's ability to navigate between moments of tender introspection and lively exuberance.
The album continues with Schumann's "Fantasiestücke," op. 73, a set of three character pieces that Piazzini performs with a sense of playfulness and lyricism. Each piece—"Zart mit Ausdruck," "Lebhaft, leicht," and "Rasch und mit Feuer"—is imbued with a distinct personality, highlighting Piazzini's interpretive versatility.
The album concludes with Schumann's "Romanzen," op. 94, a pair of romantic pieces that Piazzini performs with a sense of warmth and intimacy. The movements, "Nicht schnell" and "Einfach, innig," offer a fitting conclusion to this enchanting recital.
Throughout the album, Piazzini's playing is characterized by a deep understanding of the music and a keen ear for detail. Her performances are both technically impressive and emotionally resonant, making this album a standout in her discography. Whether you are a longtime fan of classical piano music or a newcomer to the genre, Carmen Piazzini's "Arpeggione-Sonate, Adagio & Allegro, Fantasiestücke, Romanzen" is sure to delight and inspire.
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