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R. Schumann: Kreisleriana, Nachtstücke & Thema mit Variationen "Geistervariationen"

5/18/2018, 18 Tracks, 1:12:10

Featuring

  • Jean-Claude Henriot
  • Robert Schumann

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Performer Biography

Jean-Claude Henriot was a student at the Conservatoire de Paris in 1968 and participated in the May events, presiding over a committee that brought about institutional changes.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded at the European Center Matecznik 'Mazowsze' in Otrębusy, Poland, from August 26-29, 2017.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Robert Schumann, the composer of the works on this album, lived from 1810 to 1856.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Jean-Claude Henriot is a passionate advocate for contemporary music, believing it is the duty of professional musicians to perform music of their time.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

Pianist Jean-Claude Henriot considers Robert Schumann to be the first to explore musical territories discovered by Beethoven, more so than Liszt, Chopin, or Brahms.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Jean-Claude Henriot, the pianist on this album, was born in Paris in 1948 and began piano lessons at age five.

Source: Booklet

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