R. Schumann: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, Introduction & Allegro appassionato, Op. 92 "Konzertstück", Schön Hedwig, Op. 106 & 2 Balladen, Op. 122

Featuring

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Daniel Levy
Philharmonia Orchestra
Robert Schumann

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Schumann is unique among great composers for manifesting a triad of forces in his expression: Balance (Florestan), Passion (Eusebius), and calm, profound meditation (Maestro Raro).

Performer Biography

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau retired as a singer in 1992 to dedicate himself to conducting, teaching, painting, and writing.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, with Silvia Melloncelli as producer and Giovanni Melloncelli as recording engineer.

Performer Biography

Daniel Levy, the pianist on this album, is considered one of the most important exponents of the Vincenzo Scaramuzza school of piano playing.

Compositional Technique

Schumann's poetic declamation, where spoken text interacts with music, is found only in these three late works and in his 'Manfred'.

Performer Biography

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, who conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra and performs declamation on this album, is celebrated as one of the world's finest singers of Lieder.

Interpretation

Pianist Daniel Levy's interpretation of Schumann's Piano Concerto is described as ruminative and discursive, contrasting with a more goal-oriented approach to Brahms's First Concerto.