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Schumann: Sonate pour piano n°1 en Fa Dièse Mineur, Opus. 11 - Grande Humoresque en Si Bémol Majeur, Opus. 20

9/23/2013, 9 Tracks, 1:02:35

Featuring

  • Adam Laloum
  • Robert Schumann

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Schumann's music often reflects two contrasting personalities within him: Florestan, who is impetuous and whimsical, and Eusebius, who is reflective and dreamy.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Schumann's Sonata in F sharp minor, Op. 11, is dedicated to Clara, his future wife, 'by Eusebius and Florestan,' reflecting his personal struggles and passionate love.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

In Schumann's Grande Humoresque, there is an 'innere Stimme' (inner voice) written on a central stave between the left and right hands, which is meant to be seen and heard internally rather than played.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Robert Schumann, the composer, saw himself not just as a composer but as an artist who 'writes his music,' having once dreamt of being a bookseller or a poet.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Adam Laloum, the pianist on this album, gained international recognition in 2009 by winning First Prize at the prestigious Clara Haskil Competition.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

The original edition of Schumann's Sonata in F sharp minor, Op. 11, features an elaborate title page with an angel, winged sphinxes, and an ancient mask, symbolizing the composer's ideals.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded in Paris at the Salle Gaveau from September 2 to 5, 2012.

Source: Booklet

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