5060216343112

Schumann: 1839 - Year Of Piano

Alexandra Papastefanou

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: FHR112

Release Date:  19 February 2021

Label:  First Hand Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5060216343112

Genres:  Classical  Solo Instrumental  

  • Description

    Alexandra Papastefanou's third album for FHR focuses on the works of Robert Schumann written in 1839.

    1839 was Schumann's most productive year of writing for solo piano, and the last year he wrote a major work for piano solo. The following year, Schumann wrote no works for solo piano, focusing a new energy in writing songs. 1840 is famously known as his 'Year of Song' (Liederjahr), hence our coined title 'Year of Piano' with all the works on this album, apart from 3 Stücklein, written in 1839.

    Video promo: https://youtu.be/eSDiphxqmCA

    Papastefanou, Greece's leading pianist, is now regarded worldwide as a leading exponent of Bach on the piano. Her previous recording for FHR (The Well-Tempered Clavier, 2018 [FHR65], did incredibly well with the music press and critics (MusicWeb International RECORDING OF THE MONTH
    The Union of Greek Theatre and Music Critics Award: BEST RECORDING OF 2018, 5 stars from BBC Music Magazine).

    Critical acclaim for FHR070 Bach French Suites
    "a performance of considerable virtuosity and imagination" - The Arts Desk

    Also Available:
    FHR070 Bach French Suites
    FHR065 Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Humoreske In B Flat Major, Op. 20 I. Einfach: Sehr Rasch Und Leicht
      • 2. Humoreske In B Flat Major, Op. 20 II. Hastig
      • 3. Humoreske In B Flat Major, Op. 20 III. Einfach Und Zart: Intermezzo
      • 4. Humoreske In B Flat Major, Op. 20 IV. Innig
      • 5. Humoreske In B Flat Major, Op. 20 V. Sehr Lebhaft – Mit Einigen Pomp
      • 6. Humoreske In B Flat Major, Op. 20 VI. Zum Beschluss
      • 7. 4 Nachtstücke, Op. 23 No. 1 In C Major: Mehr Langsam, Oft Zurückhaltend
      • 8. 4 Nachtstücke, Op. 23 No. 2 In F Major: Markiert Und Lebhaft
      • 9. 4 Nachtstücke, Op. 23 No. 3 In D Flat Major: Mit Großer Lebhaftigkeit
      • 10. 4 Nachtstücke, Op. 23 No. 4 In F Major: Einfach
      • 11. Arabeske In C Major, Op. 18
      • 12. Blumenstück In D Flat Major, Op. 19

      Disc 2

      • 1. Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, Op. 26 I. Allegro: Sehr Lebhaft
      • 2. Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, Op. 26 II. Romanze: Ziemlich Langsam
      • 3. Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, Op. 26 III. Scherzino
      • 4. Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, Op. 26 IV. Intermezzo: Mit Grösster Energie
      • 5. Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, Op. 26 V. Finale: Höchst Lebhaft
      • 6. 3 Romanzen, Op. 28 No. 1 In B Flat Minor: Sehr Markirt
      • 7. 3 Romanzen, Op. 28 No. 2 In F Sharp Major: Einfach
      • 8. 3 Romanzen, Op. 28 No. 3 In B Major: Sehr Markirt – Etwas Bewegter
      • 9. Bunte Blätter, Op. 99 3 Stücklein No. 1 In A Major: Nicht Schnell, Mit Innigkeit
      • 10. Bunte Blätter, Op. 99 3 Stücklein No. 2 In E Minor: Sehr Rasch
      • 11. Bunte Blätter, Op. 99 3 Stücklein No. 3 In E Major: Frisch
      • 12. Bunte Blätter, Op. 99 No. 10, Praeludium In B Flat Minor: Energisch
      • 13. 4 Klavierstücke, Op. 32: No. 4 In G Minor: Fughette
      • 14. Albumblätter, Op. 124: No. 19 In A Major: Phantasiestück