Cyril Scott suggests that Robert Schumann's music, particularly his works for children, has contributed to the improvement of child-life conditions and the development of children's latent faculties.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Robert Schumann, as described by his daughter Eugenie, would have anything he did, saw, or read shape itself into music, often unconsciously.
Performer Biography
Pianist Daniel Levy has dedicated his life and career to studying the piano works, chamber music with piano, lieder, and works for piano and orchestra of Robert Schumann.
Album & Artwork
The cover image for this album is 'The Writing Lesson' by Albert Anker, which is in the public domain.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Rosslyn Hill Chapel in London, UK, and Scuola Grande di S. Giovanni Evangelista in Venice, Italy.
Performer Biography
Daniel Levy's interpretation of Schumann's Piano Concerto was reviewed by Julian Haylock in BBC Music Magazine as 'An all-time great recording...lovingly phrased and exultantly voiced'.
Interpretation
Daniel Levy believes that commercial considerations often override artistic aspirations, and soloists can lose the vital bridge of communication to convey a composer's spirit.
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