Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Nachtstücke & Gesänge der Frühe
7/31/2015, 27 Tracks, 1:11:02
Featuring
Caspar Frantz
Robert Schumann
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Interpretation
The pianist, Caspar Frantz, chose a 1913 Ibach piano for this recording to bridge the gap between historical sound and modern concert grands, influencing the perception of Schumann's works.
Performer Biography
Caspar Frantz, the pianist on this recording, has performed as a duo with cellist Julian Arp for over a decade, winning several first prizes.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in February 2015 at the Immanuelskirche Wuppertal, using a 1913 Ibach piano.
Performer Biography
Caspar Frantz is a co-founder, artistic advisor, and ensemble pianist of the Saronic Chamber Music Festival, which has taken place on the Greek islands since 2011.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Robert Schumann's intense engagement with literature is consistently reflected in his musical output, often using literary figures and concepts as inspiration.
Composer Biography
After Robert Schumann's death, his relatives and pupils organized and published his works, sometimes even discarding or prohibiting performances of certain pieces, like his Violin Concerto which was kept locked away for eighty years.
