Robert Schumann Waldszenen, Op.82, Symphonische Etuden, Op.13, Arabeske in C, Op.45

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Robert Schumann Waldszenen, Op.82, Symphonische Etuden, Op.13, Arabeske in C, Op.45

Label Pentatone

Artists Martin Helmchen

€23,99 EUR

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I am affected by everything that is happening in the world, politics, literature, people - in my own way, I think about everything, which then bursts to the surface through music, trying to find a way out. That is why so many of my compositions are so difficult to understand - because they are linked to distant interests - and often also striking: for all that is strange grabs my attention, and I then have to express it again in music". Thus Robert Schumann wrote to his fiancée Clara Wieck in 1838.

Tracklist

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Total time: 01:35

1. Waldszenen - Eintritt

02:00

2. Waldszenen - Jager auf der Lauer

01:33

3. Waldszenen - Einsame Blumen

02:13

4. Waldszenen - Verrufene Stelle

03:28

5. Waldszenen - Freundliche Landschaft

01:12

6. Waldszenen - Herberge

02:04

7. Waldszenen - Vogel als Prophet

03:41

8. Waldszenen - Jagdlied

02:33

9. Waldszenen - Abschied

03:41

10. Symphonische Etuden - Thema

01:37

11. Symphonische Etuden - Variation I

01:14

12. Symphonische Etuden - Variation II

01:28

13. Symphonische Etuden - Etude III

00:56

14. Symphonische Etuden - Anhang Variation I

00:50

15. Symphonische Etuden - Variation III

01:04

16. Symphonische Etuden - Variation IV

00:58

17. Symphonische Etuden - Variation V

00:55

18. Symphonische Etuden - Anhang Variation II

02:19

19. Symphonische Etuden - Anhang Variation III

01:13

20. Symphonische Etuden - Variation VI

01:09

21. Symphonische Etuden - Anhang Variation IV

02:38

22. Symphonische Etuden - Anhang Variation V

02:28

23. Symphonische Etuden - Variation VII

02:20

24. Etude IX

00:40

25. Symphonische Etuden - Variation VIII

01:30

26. Symphonische Etuden - Variation IX

02:29

27. Symphonische Etuden - Finale

06:17

28. Arabeske in C, Op.18

06:05

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Additional Information

Label

Pentatone

SKU

PTC5186452

Qualities

FLAC 96 kHz, FLAC 192 kHz, DSD 64

Channels

2ch Stereo, 5ch Surround, 2ch Stereo & 5ch Surround

Artists

Martin Helmchen

Composers

Schumann

Genres

Classical

Original Recording Format

DSD 64

Instruments

Piano

Release Date

August 21, 2015

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Reviews

MusicWeb International

Michael Cookson of MusicWeb International

The Waldszenen (Forest Scenes) comprises nine short pieces and has similarities in both style and character to the famous set of Kinderszenen (1838). These are not merely light and affectionate as the title might suggest and soloist Helmchen fluidly communicates a broad range of feelings and emotions including a strong sense of determination, drama and mystery.

As the basis for his Symphonische Etüden Schumann used a C sharp minor theme by Baron von Fricken, an amateur musician who was the adopted parent of Schumann’s sweetheart Ernestine von Fricken. On this recording Helmchen has included additional pieces that Schumann had withdrawn from the set prior to publication. Helmchen here blends precision and penetration with subtle shades of colour.

Schumann composed his Arabeske during a time of considerable emotional turmoil. He had been forbidden to see his future wife Clara by her disapproving father and could only communicate with her through letters and music. Helmchen adeptly and crisply negotiates the changing moods with fluency and charm.

Recorded in 2011 Helmchen has the benefit of fairly close and crystal-clear sound. Helmchen plays splendidly and is beautifully recorded.

Source: www.musicweb-international.com

Robert Schumann Waldszenen, Op.82, Symphonische Etuden, Op.13, Arabeske in C, Op.45

Robert Schumann Waldszenen, Op.82, Symphonische Etuden, Op.13, Arabeske in C, Op.45

€23,99 EUR

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