Schumann: Piano Quintet Op. 44 and Piano Quartet Op. 47

Engegard Quartet, Nils Anders Mortensen

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The new release from Nils Anders Mortensen and the Engegård Quartet is devoted to Schumann’s quartet and quintet for piano and strings. Robert Schumann produced a large number of chamber music works in 1842, among them the piano quintet op. 44 and the piano quartet op. 47, both in E flat major. The works were composed at the same time, side by side, and the listener can hear definite similarities in both structure and mood, but also distinct differences.

Both works contain vigorous and expressive outer movements, in which inspiration from Mozart’s vitality and Bach’s counterpoint is combined with Schumann’s own imaginative signature in both dreamy and dramatic sections that follow each other in rapid succession. The scherzos in both works are virtuosic, with sharply contrasting middle sections. But the quintet contains a movement “in modo d’una marcia”, in march style, solemn enough to be a funeral march, and both poetic and fiery in nature. As for the quartet, it has a cantabile movement with an immortal cello melody.

The piano quartet and the piano quintet are cornerstones of the Romantic chamber music literature and contain some of Schumann’s most deeply personal musical moods.

With his critically acclaimed record releases and concerts as soloist with the principal Norwegian orchestras, Nils Anders Mortensen has distinguished himself as one of Norway’s leading pianists. He is employed as state musician in Finnmark County and is active as freelancer.

Formed under the midnight sun in Lofoten in 2006, the Engegård Quartet has rapidly become one of Norway’s most sought after ensembles, known for its bold and fresh interpretations of the classical repertoire. The quartet has attracted international acclaim and performs regularly in Norway and abroad.

Tracklist

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1.
Schumann Piano Quintet, Op. 44 - I. Allegro brillante
08:43
2.
Schumann Piano Quintet, Op. 44 - II. In modo d'una Marcia. Un poco largamente
07:42
3.
Schumann Piano Quintet, Op. 44 - III. Scherzo. Molto vivace
04:56
4.
Schumann Piano Quintet, Op. 44 - IV. Finale. Allegro, ma non troppo
07:10
5.
Schumann Piano Quartet, Op. 47 - I. Sostenuto assai. Allegro, ma non troppo
08:23
6.
Schumann Piano Quartet, Op. 47 - II. Scherzo. Molto vivace
03:25
7.
Schumann Piano Quartet, Op. 47 - III. Andante cantabile
05:45
8.
Schumann Piano Quartet, Op. 47 - IV. Finale. Vivace
07:13

Total time: 00:53:17

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LWC1189

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Thomas Wolden

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Vegard Landaas

Recording Engineer

Thomas Wolden

Recording location

SOFIENBERG CHURCH, OSLO, 29–31 AUGUST 2018

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DXD

Release DateMay 11, 2020

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