Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Robert Schumann's piano duet compositions with "Schumann: Music for Piano Duet, Vol. 1." This captivating album, released on January 1, 2009, under the Vox label, is a treasure trove of classical piano music that showcases Schumann's brilliance in chamber music. The album features a collection of 20 tracks, spanning a delightful duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, and is performed exquisitely by the renowned pianists Peter Frankl and András Schiff.
This volume is the first in a series of seven, encompassing Schumann's entire orchestral works arranged for piano duet. The tracks include a variety of genres and styles, such as polonaises, waltzes, menuets, and more, each piece reflecting Schumann's unique compositional style and his deep love for piano music. Notable works include "Kinderball, Op. 130," "Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66," and "Ballszenen, Op. 109," each offering a distinct musical experience.
Schumann's compositions are known for their expressive artistry and technical brilliance, and this album is no exception. It captures the essence of Schumann's musical genius, making it a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and anyone looking to explore the rich tapestry of Schumann's piano duet repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned classical music aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a delightful and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 1, PolonaiseRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 2, WalzerRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 3, MenuettRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 4, EcossaiseRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 5, FrançaiseRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 6, RingelreiheRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: I. LebhaftRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: II. Nicht schnell und sehr gesangvoll zu spielenRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: III. Im VolkstonRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: IV. Nicht schnell "Chanson Orientale"Robert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: V. LebhaftRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: VI. Reuig andächtigRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 1, Préambule - No. 2, PolonaiseRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 3, WalzerRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Ballszenen, Op. 109: IV. No. 4, UngarischRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 5, FrançaiseRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 6, MazurkaRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 7, EcossaiseRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 8, WalzerRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 9, PromenadeRobert Schumann, Péter Frankl, András Schiff