Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) - Schumann Piano Works Vol.1 +Brahms Theme & Variations : I.Cooper - Import CD

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Schumann, Robert (1810-1856)

Description:

The culmination of the brilliant Imogen Cooper. The complete collection of Schumann's piano works is now available! Imogene Cooper, who studied piano with Favrier and Lefebvre in Paris, and with Demus and Badura-Skoda in Vienna, is known as a pupil of Brendel. Imogene Cooper has earned an international reputation as a specialist in the classical and romantic Austro-Prussian repertoire, and her new series, "Schumann's Complete Piano Works" is now available from Chandos! Imogen Cooper's inner world of Schumann has been likened to various phrases such as "identity", "dream world", "subconscious", "wild humor", "supernatural", and so on.Combined with Brahms' "Theme and Variations," Imogen Cooper's interpretation of Schumann's masterpieces "Fantasy Pieces" and "Kreisleriana" captures Schumann's deepest emotions, and her performance is sure to be a special one among the many recordings of Schumann. Imogene Cooper has made Schumann her life's work, along with Schubert, who is highly acclaimed for his masterful performances. The "Complete Piano Works," the culmination of his work, is about to begin--! Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: Des Abends. Sehr innig zu spielen
2.Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: Aufschwung. Sehr rasch
3.Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: Warum? Langsam und zart
4.Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: Grillen. Mit Humor
5.Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: In der Nacht. Mit Leidenschaft - Etwas langsamer - Tempo 1
6.Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: Fabel. Langsam - Schnell - Langsam - Schnell - Tempo 1 (Schnell) - Langsam
7.Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: Traumes Wirren. Auberst lebhaft
8.Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: Ende vom Lied. Mit gutem Humor - Etwas lebhafter - Tempo 1
9.Theme and Variations in D minor (from String Sextet No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 18)
10.Kreisleriana, Op. 16: 1. Auberst bewegt
11.Kreisleriana, Op. 16: 2. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch - Adagio - Intermezzo 1. Sehr lebhaft - Erste
12.Kreisleriana, Op. 16: 3. Sehr aufgeregt - Etwas langsamer - Erstes Tempo - Noch schneller
13.Kreisleriana, Op. 16: 4. Sehr langsam - Bewegter - Erstes Tempo - Adagio
14.Kreisleriana, Op. 16: 5. Sehr lebhaft
15.Kreisleriana, Op. 16: 6. Sehr langsam - Etwas bewegter - Erstes Tempo
16.Kreisleriana, Op. 16: 7. Sehr rasch - Noch schneller - Etwas langsamer
17.Kreisleriana, Op. 16: 8. Schnell und spielend