Unlike Franz Liszt, Clara Schumann's transcriptions add almost nothing of her own making, focusing instead on faithfully reflecting every detail of the original harmony and counterpoint.
Album & Artwork
This album, "Clara Schumann Piano Music · 2," is the second volume in a series dedicated to Clara Schumann's piano music.
Instruments
The piano used for this recording is a Steinway, Model D, serviced by Pianos Hanlet.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Clara Schumann's transcriptions reflect her roles as a composer, a virtuoso pianist, and a 'beloved wife' seeking a creative union with her husband, while also showing her independent judgment.
Composition History
Clara Schumann's transcriptions of her husband Robert Schumann's works constitute approximately one-third of her total compositional output.
Performer Biography
Jean-Pierre Armengaud, the pianist on this album, is considered a leading interpreter of French music and a specialist in Impressionist and Expressionist repertoire.
Recording & Production
Several pieces on this album are world première recordings, including excerpts from Robert Schumann's 12 Gedichte, Op. 35.
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