The Schumann Collection Vol. 2 [Double Album]

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The Schumann Collection Vol. 2 [Double Album]

Label TRPTK

Artists Nicolas van Poucke

€29,99 EUR

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Exclusive Early Release at NativeDSD in Stereo & 5.1 Channel Surround Sound - 1 Week Before Official Release!

The Schumann Collection, Volume 2 is a double album from pianist Nicolas van Poucke. It follows his earlier recording The Schumann Collection, Volume 1 which is also available from NativeDSD. The album is available at Native DSD Music 1 week before its official release in Stereo and 5.1 Channel Surround Sound! In 2020 I was approached by TRPTK to record an album. Due to the lockdown resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, the world looked very different and live music performances had come to a halt. The idea of using the time in lockdown well, by recording an album while waiting to get back on stage as soon as the circumstances allowed, sounded great. I chose to record three pieces of Robert Schumann which were already in my repertoire. At the end of the recording period the TRPTK team suggested we call the album “The Schumann Collection Volume l”, implying there would be more to come; I agreed happily. In the process of preparing for the recording I fully immersed myself in Schumann’s musical universe and my obsession with this music took off. The agreement with TRPTK inspired me to continue my Schumann journey and resulted in this album containing pieces from both Schumann’s early and late period. Nicolas van Poucke, Piano

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Tracklist

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Total time: 01:52:14

1. Gesange der Fruhe, Op.133: I. Im ruhigen Tempo

03:02

2. Gesange der Fruhe, Op.133: II. Belebt, nicht zu rasch

02:46

3. Gesange der Fruhe, Op.133: III. Lebhaft

03:19

4. Gesange der Fruhe, Op.133: IV. Bewegt

03:18

5. Gesange der Fruhe, Op.133: V. Im Anfange ruhiges, im Verlauf bewegtes Tempo

03:31

6. Kreisleriana, Op.16: I. Äußerst bewegt

03:08

7. Kreisleriana, Op.16: II. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch

11:25

8. Kreisleriana, Op.16: III. Sehr aufgeregt

05:30

9. Kreisleriana, Op.16: IV. Sehr langsam

04:09

10. Kreisleriana, Op.16: V. Sehr lebhaft

04:06

11. Kreisleriana, Op.16: VI. Sehr langsam

04:51

12. Kreisleriana, Op.16: VII. Sehr rasch

02:26

13. Kreisleriana, Op.16: VIII. Schnell und spielend

04:19

14. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: I. Lebhaft

01:48

15. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: II. Innig

01:46

16. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: III. Etwas hahnbüchen

01:35

17. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: IV. Ungeduldig

00:57

18. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: V. Einfach

02:44

19. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: VI. Sehr rasch und in sich hinein

02:00

20. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: VII. Nicht schnell mit äußerst starker Empfindung

04:56

21. Davidsbundleranze, Op.6: VIII. Frisch

01:07

22. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: IX. Lebhaft

02:10

23. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: X. Balladenmäßig sehr rasch

01:57

24. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: XI. Einfach

01:53

25. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: XII. Mit Humor

00:45

26. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: XIII. Wild und lustig

03:49

27. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: XIV. Zart und singend

03:03

28. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: XV. Frisch

02:25

29. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: XVI. Mit gutem Humor

02:01

30. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: XVII. Wie aus der Ferne

05:14

31. Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6: XVIII. Nicht schnell

02:56

32. Geistervariationen, WoO 24: Theme – Leise, innig

01:53

33. Geistervariationen, WoO 24: Variation I

01:36

34. Geistervariationen, WoO 24: Variation II - Canonisch

01:47

35. Geistervariationen, WoO 24: Variation III - Etwas belebter

02:02

36. Geistervariationen, WoO 24: Variation IV

02:14

37. Geistervariationen, WoO 24: Variation V

03:46

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Additional Information

Label

TRPTK

SKU

TTK0107

Qualities

FLAC 96 kHz, FLAC 192 kHz, DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256, DSD 512, DXD 24 Bit, DXD 32 Bit

Channels

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

Artists

Nicolas van Poucke

Composers

Schumann

Genres

Classical

Original Recording Format

DSD 256

Instruments

Piano

Release Date

September 29, 2023

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Reviews

Opus Klassiek

Aart van der Wal

Nicolas van Poucke knows 'his' Schumann, as unmistakably as he is universally convincing. As this new double album, which was launched as part 2, once again proves.

If I would like to highlight 'something', it would be the - not provided with an opus number - 'Geistervariationen' from 1854, its name taken from the delusions that increasingly plagued the composer, including the angelic song that haunted him. Kept him awake all the time. It was those same angels who whispered the 'Geister theme' to him at night, after which the five variations just flowed from his pen shortly afterwards. Van Poucke turns it into a true gem, with the theme under his hands truly 'Leise, intimate', the shades still beautifully colored,

Needless to say, recording producer Brendon Heinst and piano technician Charles Rademaker have created a beautiful recording. After all, there can be nothing more rewarding for a musician than recognizing all the details of his playing in the recording.

Source: www.opusklassiek.nl

HR Audio.Net

Adrian Quanjer

Reviewing the previous release in Nicolas van Poucke’s Schumann survey: Schumann: Piano Works, Vol. 1 - van Poucke, I was surprised and impressed by this natural talent. Having eagerly awaited Vol. 2 I’m now pleased to confirm that he is all I said before.

Nicolas van Poucke distinguishes himself by taking his time and by observing numerous repeats Schumann added later to balance out the score. Measured against almost every other pianist in my comparison, van Poucke is slower, no matter whether a movement is marked ‘Langsam’, ‘Wild und Lustig, or ‘Aufgeregt’. However, and that is, to me, the sheer magic of his playing, he captivates the listener at all times, revealing emotional tension and lyrical prose that may have escaped other interpreters.

Although I do not want to say that there are no other first-rate readings of Schumann's piano legacy, we must nonetheless admit that we have here a strong contender, recorded at the highest possible natural level. My listening is in 5.1 Channel Surround Sound, which is already mighty good. Do not hesitate.

Performance: 5 Stars, Sound Quality in 5.1 Channel Surround Sound: 5 Stars

Source: www.nativedsd.com

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