Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6; Sonata in G minor, Op. 22

1. Davidsbündlertänze (18) for piano, Op. 6
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Jerome Rose

2. Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Jerome Rose

Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6; Sonata in G minor, Op. 22,Robert Schumann,Jerome Rose,Vox (Classical),Classical,Dance-Based Keyboard Music,Keyboard,Romantic Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard

Average customer rating: Wonderful music, great playing, even better price This is well worth the price Not Ashkenazy's forte (pun on forte intended) beautifully played, wonderful and overlooked pieces

Works for Solo Piano Schumann , and Ashkenazy Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Brahms: Works for Solo Piano Liszt: Piano Works Chopin: The Piano Works Schubert: The Piano Sonatas Haydn: The Complete Piano Sonatas ASIN: B00006IU8T Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

1. Arabeske In C, Op.18
2. Papillons, Op.2
3. Symphonic Studies, Op.13
4. Carnaval, Op.9
5. Humoreske, Op.20
6. Noveletten, Op.21
7. Waldszenen, Op.82
8. Kinderszenen, Op.15
9. Piano Sonata No.1 In F Sharp Minor, Op.11
10. 8 Fantasiestke, Op.12
11. Blumenstk, Op.19
12. Davidsbdlertze, Op.6
13. Kreisleriana, Op.16
14. Noveletten, Op.21
15. Piano Sonata No.2 In G Minor, Op.22
16. Abegg Variations, Op.1
17. Fantasie In C, Op.17
18. Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, Op.26
19. Bunte Blter, Op.99
20. Nachtstke, Op.23
21. 3 Romanzen, Op.28

Amazon.com

For less than $60, this seven-CD set brings the buyer almost all of Schumann's important works for solo piano performed by one of the great pianists of the last 50 years. Ashkenazy is nearly as insightful an interpreter of Schumann as he is of Chopin and the quality of these performances, which were recorded between 1984 and 1995, is generally high. The gnarled F-sharp Minor Sonata is beautifully organized, as well as emotionally compelling; "Papillons" has style, color, and flexibility; "Waldszenen" displays poetry, strength, and simplicity; the G-Minor Sonata is clearly outlined and impeccably delivered; "Kinderszenen" is played with fluidity and nuance; and "Carnaval" is delivered with bigness of conception, virility, and authority that make it among the finest ever recorded. Even on those occasions when Ashkenazy fails to reach such heights--as he does, for example, in a "Davidsbundlertanze" that is a mite too solemn and deliberate for the music's helter-skelter whimsy--his performances still achieve a distinguished standard. Nevertheless, it is Ashkenazy's misfortune that he must compete against his younger self. The readings in this set of the Symphonic Etudes, the Fantasy in C Major, "Kreisleriana," and the "Humoresque" fall short compared to those Ashkenazy recorded in the 1960s and early 1970s. In those earlier performance--reissued on a Double Decca set--the notes roll off the pianist's fingers in a dazzling and melting manner, with a singing tone and a sense of rapture, that he was unable to match 20 years later. --Stephen Wigler

Album Details

Few Pianists have Explored and Recorded Such a Wealth of Keyboard Literature as Vladimir Ashkenazy. During an Association with Decca which Stretches Back Almost 40 Years Now, Ashkenazy Has Completed Cycles of Some of the Most Important Concertos (Mozart, Beethoven, Prokofiev, Bartók and Rachmaninov), as Well as an Extensive Amount of Solo Literature.two Of the Greatest Figures in 19th-century Piano Music Are Chopin and Schumann, and Music by Both Composers Has Featured, and Continues to Feature, in Ashkenazy's Recitals. He Has Recorded Almost all of Chopin Solo Works and During the Years 1984-95 Undertook a Major Survey of Schumann's Solo Literature (Some Works Including the Sinfonische Etüden, Fantasie, Kreisleriana and Humoreske) Ashkenazy Had Recorded Earlier in his Career). These Digital Recordings Are Now Presented as a Box Set for the First Time and Are an Invaluable Collection of the Composer's Most Important Keyboard Works, Performed by One of the Greatest Pianists of his Ge

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful music, great playing, even better price.......2007-07-03

I keep reading reviews that say things like: "Well others have played this piece better than Ashkenazy..." or "If you want a complete set of Schumann piano works then Ashkenazy is adequate and a good bargain..."

I may not have heard every version of these Schumann pieces played by every pianist in the 20th century, but I can say that Ashkenazy plays these pieces absolutely wonderfully- with both technical virtuosity and emotional depth. If you really want to cobble together a collection of the "absolute best" Schumann pieces, and spend a couple hundred dollars in the process, that's certainly your prerogative.

I just can't see how anyone can fault Ashkenazy's playing of these pieces as being lesser than others. To my ears, he plays them faultlessly. There are times during the recording where I want to stand up and applaud, others when I want to weep.

For about $5-$8 per disc (depending on who you purchase it from) you can have this wonderful music. Buy it now, and listen often!

This is well worth the price.......2005-12-03

On the whole, this set is very good. true, ash's doesnt quite match up to pollini's recent dg david or kreis, but few do. There are still many gems here, some of which i rank as the top of the list in terms of interpretation. Firstly, waldszenen is giving an account here which in a word, is simply miraculous. Listen to how well he shapes the theme in the second piece, while most are struggling just to pull off the ferociously difficult chord jumps, yet ash does it with civility. Not even richter's fifities account is as well played or shaped. The kinderszenen is also marvelous, though not the best ever, or the second best or third(or fourth).....
But what every piece does give you, what ash himself seems to offer now, is a high standard of playing, though little over the top. But dont take that the wrong way, this set is a perfect way for anyone, even those pianophiles, to imburse or reimburse themselves in Schumann's wonderful world.
1.Wald-ash,haskil, richter, kempff
2.Kinder-moise, cortot, horsz, kempff
3.Davids-Giese, Pollini
4.Carnaval-Rach, Arrau
5.Sonata 1-Gilels, Ash
6. Symph Etudes- Richter, Richter, Richter, anda
7. Fant in C-Moise, Backhaus, Cohen, Richter
8. Humoreske-Richter-56 moscow, kempf. F

Not Ashkenazy's forte (pun on forte intended).......2004-11-21

On the whole, Ashkenazy just does not seem to be a gifted interpreter of Schumann. These readings, to my ear, are heavy handed, pedantic, burdensome, and lacking in the mysterious joy that pervades so much of the work of the Romantic master. Some performances are OK. The Sinfonische Etuden would probably the best of the lot. But in works like Carnaval, the Novelletten, Faschingschwank aus Wien, and the Kinderszenen Ashkenazy to my liking totally misses the target.

I much prefer the more introspective approach of Arrau, or the wild and intriguing Pollini. Even Barenboim comes closer to the heart of Schumann than Ashkenazy.

The recorded sound is often disappointing also. The sound on some pieces is so muddy I thought the microphone was behind a wall.

beautifully played, wonderful and overlooked pieces.......2003-04-29

This set is a remarkable value. Yes, you could choose some individual performances of certain works that are better, but for the price, this is a remarkable set. Ashkenazy is sympathetic to these wonderful and often overlooked solo piano compositions. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: The facets of the lyricism! Divine To be avoided aristocratic and heartfelt schumann aristocratic and heartfelt schumann

Schumann: Piano Works Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Kempff, Wilhelm | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Schubert: The Piano Sonatas Brahms: Works for Solo Piano Scriabin: Complete Piano Sonatas Liszt: Piano Works Liszt: The Two Piano Concertos; The Piano Sonata ASIN: B000001GFJ Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

1. Papillons Op. 2, Introduction. Moderato...
2. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 1. Lebhaft
3. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 2. Innig
4. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 3. Mit Humor (Etwas hahnbuchen)
5. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 4. Ungeduldig
6. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 5. Einfach
7. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 6. Sehr rasch (Sehr rasch und in sich hinein)
8. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 7. Nicht schnell (Mit ausserst starker Empfindung)
9. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 8. Frisch
10. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 9. Lebhaft
11. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 10. Balladenmassig. Sehr rasch
12. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 11. Einfach
13. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 12. Mit Humor
14. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 13. Wild und lustig
15. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 14. Zart und singen
16. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 15. Frisch
17. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 16. Mit gutem Humor
18. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 17. Wie aus der Ferne
19. Davidsbundlertanze Op. 6, (18 Charakterstucke) - 18. Nicht schnell
20. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 1. Preambule. Quasi maestoso - Piu moto - Animato - Vivo - Presto
21. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 2. Pierrot. Moderato
22. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 3. Arlequin. Vivo
23. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 4. Valso noble. Un poco maestoso
24. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 5. Eusebius. Adagio
25. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 6. Florestan. Passionato
26. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 7. Coquette. Vivo
27. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 8. Replique. L'istesso tempo - (Sphinxes)
28. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 9. Papillons. Prestissimo
29. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 10. A.S.C.H. - S.C.H.A. (Lettres dansantes). Presto
30. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 11. Chiarina. Passionato
31. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 12. Chopin. Agitato
32. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 13. Estrella. Con affetto
33. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 14. Reconnaissance. Animato
34. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 15. Pantalon et Colombine. Presto
35. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 16. Valse allemande. Molto vivace
36. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 17. Paganini. Intermezzo. Presto
37. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 18. Aveu. Passionato
38. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 19. Promenade. Comodo
39. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 20. Pause. Vivo
40. Carnaval Op. 9, Scenes mignonnes sur quatre notes - 21. Marche des (Davidsbundler) contre les Philistins. Non Allegro - Molto piu vivo - Animato - Vivo - Animato molto - Vivo - Piu stretto

Tracks:

1. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Thema. Andante
2. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude I. Un poco piu vivo
3. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude II.
4. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude III. Vivace
5. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude IV.
6. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude V. Vivacissimo
7. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude VI. Agitato
8. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude VII. Allegro molto
9. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude VIII. Andante
10. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude IX. Presto possibile
11. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude X. Allegro
12. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude XI. Con espressione
13. Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13 - Etude XII. Finale. Allegro brillante
14. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 1. Von fremden Landern und Menschen
15. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 2. Kuriose Geschichte
16. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 3. Hasche-Mann
17. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 4. Bittendes Kind
18. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 5. Gluckes genug
19. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 6. Wichtige Begebenheit
20. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 7. Traumerei
21. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 8. Am Kamin
22. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 9. Ritter vom Steckenpferd
23. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 10. Fast zu ernst
24. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 11. Furchtenmachen
25. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 12. Kind im Einschlummern
26. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 - 13. Der Dichter spricht
27. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 1. Ausserst bewegt
28. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 2. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch - Intermezzo, Sehr lebhaft - Intermezzo II. Etwas bewegter - Lngsamer (erstes Tempo)
29. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 3. Sehr aufgeregt
30. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 4. Sehr langsam
31. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 5. Sehr lebhaft
32. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 6. Sehr langsam
33. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 7. Sehr rasch
34. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 - Fantasien - 8. Schnell und spielend

Tracks:

1. Fantasie C-dur, Op. 17 - 1. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen - Im Legendenton - Tempo Primo
2. Fantasie C-dur, Op. 17 - 2. Massig. Durchaus energisch - Etwas langsamer - Viel bewegter
3. Fantasie C-dur, Op. 17 - 3. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten - Etwas bewegter
4. Arabeske, Op. 18 - Leicht und zart - Minore I. Etwas langsamer - Minore II. Etwas langsamer - Zum Schluss (Coda). Langsamer
5. Humoreske, Op. 20 - Einfach - Sehr rasch und leicht - Noch rascher - Erstes Tempo - Wie im Anfang
6. Humoreske, Op. 20 - Hastig - Nach und nach immer lebhafter und starker - Wie vorher - Adagio
7. Humoreske, Op. 20 - Einfach und zart - Intermezzo - (Wie vorher -) Innig
8. Humoreske, Op. 20 - Sehr lebhaft - Mit einigem Pomp - Zum Beschluss - Allegro
9. Novelette No. 9 - aus: Bunte Blatter, Op. 99 - Lebhaft

Tracks:

1. Sonate Nr. 2 g-moll Op. 22 - 1. So rasch wie moglich
2. Sonate Nr. 2 g-moll Op. 22 - 2. Andantino. Getragen
3. Sonate Nr. 2 g-moll Op. 22 - 3. Scherzo. Sehr rasch und markiert - attacca:
4. Sonate Nr. 2 g-moll Op. 22 - 4. Rondo. Presto - Prestissimo. Quasi Cadenza
5. Nachtstucke, Op. 23 - 1. Mehr langsam, oft zuruckhaltend
6. Nachtstucke, Op. 23 - 2. Markiert und lebhaft
7. Nachtstucke, Op. 23 - 3. Mit grosser Lebhaftigkeit
8. Nachtstucke, Op. 23 - 4. Ad libitum - Einfach
9. Drei Romanzen, Op. 28 - 1. Sehr markiert
10. Drei Romanzen, Op. 28 - 2. Einfach
11. Drei Romanzen, Op. 28 - 3. Sehr markiert - Intermezzo I. Presto - Intermezzo II. Etwas langsamer - Wie vorherPresto - Inter
12. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 1. Eintritt. Nicht zu schnell
13. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 2. Jager auf der Lauer. Hochst lebhaft
14. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 3. Einsame Blumen. Einfach
15. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 4. Verrufene Stelle. Ziemlich langsam
16. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 5. Freundliche Landschaft. Schnell
17. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 6. Herberge. Massig
18. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 7. Vogel als Prophet. Langsam, sehr zart
19. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 8. Jagdlied. Rasch, kraftig
20. Waldszenen, Op. 82 - Neun Klavierstucke - 9. Abschied. Nicht zu schnell

Customer Reviews:

The facets of the lyricism!.......2006-05-30

Wilhelm Kempff made sing the piano as any other pianist ever born. But besides, his profound domain of the thematic material as well as his tune produced a Schumann so original, expressive and eloquent with sentiment but no sentimentality.

This album is a formidable and fundamental set of the most remarkable Schumann piano works. To create such atmosphere and interpretative freshness in this composer is not easy, but in Kempff hands we are talking about another dimension of pianism.

In this age, pitifully, you cannot count with many thinkers pianists; ones due the very adjusted schedule and the rest by unknown reasons seem to consider a matter of second priority to play with a determined conception. The technique seems to prevail under any other aspect. And that's not a good symptom.

That is why among other arguments you should acquire as soon as possible this extraordinary set.

Absorbing and rewarding in summon grade.

Divine.......2005-07-18

When I first read the reviews here on Amazon, I was a bit concerned about buying this set. I truely love Kempff and elegant performing style, but after having almost around 150 of his collections and cd's, I know that he can be dreadful when he is not on form. So I was worried about this set, but it was useless.

This 4-cd set contains some of the best performances that Kempff could offer considering his age. There are numerous highlights here: Papillons, Davidsbündlertänze, fantasy,..... All of them find him on top form. Although one might argue that there are studio recordings and who knows how many takes one recording must have to become perfect, but let me tell you, even in his live and extremely nerve breaking situations and venues such as the Salzburg festival, he was always on top form.

So Kempff's fan, buy this. It's worth it. In here you won't quite find the excitement that Richter put into his Schumann, but you will find the poetry, emotions and sensitivity that many others lack in their recordings.

To be avoided.......2003-11-22

Despite his reputation as one of the towering exponents of the 19th Germanic repetoire, Kempff acquits himself poorly in these recordings, made at the end of his life. Whether these weak performances are due to his advanced age or to more basic flaws in his training and capabilities is purely academic. They are among the poorest choices in the catalogue, perhaps the very worst. But please - don't take my word for it. Listen to the Etde IX in the op. 13, on disc 2. Kempff's attempt to pull this off is embarrassingly amateurish; he cannot even cover all the notes at "presto possibile", much less raise his playing to something approaching an interpretation. Elsewhere, you can expect the same. The op. 17 is played with little poetry, no finesse and palpable frustration in following Schumann's basic roadmap. You cannot run away from this mess fast enough.

aristocratic and heartfelt schumann.......2003-08-28

this compilation has the benefit of including most of schumann's important keyboard works (among excluded works are the toccata, first sonata, bunte blatter and fantasiestucke), under the hands of an extraordinary schumann interpreter.

recorded in the 1970's, when kempff was nearing 80, this is genuinely classic schumann. the virtuosic extremes of the symphonische etuden and kriesleriana are not quite fully exploited, but there is no flubbing, stumbling or cutting corners: kempff has things always under control. look to argerich, pollini or pogorelich for white hot schumann, kempff delivers him as a human being.

for the sheer poetry of schumann, kempff has never been bettered. his davidsbundlertanze, especially the last 5 movements, is without peer. the kinderszenen is delightful. the poetry of the fantasie in C is magnificent. there is a lifetime of musical experience and temperament in this playing.

kempff's approach stands apart for his remarkable ability to turn the mood and momentum of the music from one measure to the next, never in a random or willful manner, but with an alert insight and organic flow. other players tend to caricature schumann by emphasizing the contrasts, swinging from bombast to bathos: kempff emphasizes the transitions and continuities. if his fortissimo chords clang a little, the pianissimos are breathtakingly transparent. and no one, simply no one, captures schumann's nobility of heart and aching yearning for the beyond -- in the fantasie, in "zart und singend" -- better than kempff. a benchmark for any schumann collection.

aristocratic and heartfelt schumann.......2003-08-28

this compilation has the benefit of including most of schumann's important keyboard works (among excluded works are the toccata, first sonata, bunte blatter and fantasiestucke), under the hands of an extraordinary schumann interpreter.

recorded in the 1970's, when kempff was nearing 80, this is genuinely classic schumann. the virtuosic extremes of the symphonische etuden and kriesleriana are not quite fully exploited, but there is no flubbing, stumbling or cutting corners: kempff has things always under control. look to argerich, pollini or pogorelich for white hot schumann, kempff delivers him as a human being.

for the sheer poetry of schumann, kempff has never been bettered. his davidsbundlertanze, especially the last 5 movements, is without peer. the kinderszenen is delightful. the poetry of the fantasie in C is magnificent. there is a lifetime of musical experience and temperament in this playing.

kempff's approach stands apart for his remarkable ability to turn the mood and momentum of the music from one measure to the next, never in a random or willful manner, but with an alert insight and organic flow. other players tend to caricature schumann by emphasizing the contrasts, swinging from bombast to bathos: kempff emphasizes the transitions and continuities. if his fortissimo chords clang a little, the pianissimos are breathtakingly transparent. and no one, simply no one, captures schumann's nobility of heart and aching yearning for the beyond -- in the fantasie, in "zart und singend" -- better than kempff. a benchmark for any schumann collection.

Average customer rating: Fantastic Schumann! incomparable schumann idiosyncratic schumann Delightful Schumann

Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze; Piano Sonata, Op. 72; Toccata, Op. 7 Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Toccatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000SI1 Release Date: 1993-05-11

Tracks:

1. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Lebhaft
2. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Innig.
3. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Mit Humor
4. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Ungeduldig
5. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Einfach
6. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Sehr rasch
7. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Nicht Schnell
8. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Frisch
9. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Lebhaft
10. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Balladenmassig. Sehr rasch
11. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Einfach
12. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Mit Humor
13. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Wild und lustig
14. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Zart und singend
15. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Frisch
16. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Mit gutem Humor
17. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Wie aus der Ferne
18. Davidsbundlertanze Op.6: Nicht schnell
19. Sonata #2 In G Minor Op.22: So rasch wie moglich
20. Sonata #2 In G Minor Op.22: Andantino: Getragen
21. Sonata #2 In G Minor Op.22: Scherzo: Sehr rasch und markiert
22. Sonata #2 In G Minor Op.22: Rono: Presto
23. Toccata In C Major, op. 7: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic Schumann!.......2005-12-20

I think it's really difficult to find something wrong with any of Berezovosky's recordings. He's is indeed a superb pianist as well as an amazing virtuoso equipped with an incredible technique and a powerful tone that let him play everything at highest level. This Schumann is performed greatly!

incomparable schumann.......2003-09-07

this is a beautiful disc. in the romantic piano repertoire, schumann's music is especially difficult to intepret because the musical ideas are sometimes so simple or quirky, while the emotional meaning underneath the music is so complex and deep. berezovsky speaks schumann like his native tongue.

i don't think there is a performance of the davidsbundlertanze quite like this. berezovsky shapes these pieces afresh, adhering to the earliest version of the music, unpublished until after schumann's death. berezovsky's range of tone, touch, accent and tempo is original, apt and persuasive. a few passages are quite unconventional -- the transition from "wie aus die ferne" to the final movement is made slowly and quitely, not as a fortissimo crescendo -- and the last movement is played very haltingly, "with tears in his eyes." i think only kempff and haefliger match the characterfulness and nobility of this recording.

that said, the performances of the finger twisting second sonata and toccata are virtuosic and impassioned; no halting over technical problems in this playing. the sonata starts out with an unconventional feeling of reserve, which makes the movement's later climaxes even more effective. spectacular!

idiosyncratic schumann.......2003-09-07

in the romantic piano repertoire, schumann's music is especially difficult to intepret because the musical ideas are sometimes so simple or quirky, while the emotional meaning underneath the music is so complex and deep. schumann's performance notation, which can be obscure or puzzling, is often the key to unlocking the energy of the music.

i don't think there is a performance of the davidsbundlertanze quite like this. berezovsky shapes these pieces afresh, with a range of tone, touch, accent and tempo that is attentive, apt and persuasive. but he seems to veer from schumann's notated intentions about as often as he restores correct readings that other players have conventionally ignored. a detailed list would be pedantic, but it is surprising to hear the transition from #17 ("wie aus die ferne") to the final movement made slowly and quitely (which is the correct reading of the earlier edition of the work) and not in an accelerando and crescendo (as it is always played), or to hear the repeated unison f's in the trio of #13 played pianissimo, not forte -- as notated in every edition of the work and as played by every other pianist on the planet. there are also agogic pauses between contrasting musical textures within a single movement that get in the way of the musical momentum. (these become exasperating at the end of the toccata, where they seem to gloss performance difficulties; the whole piece must continually forge ahead like a linebacker, as richter played it.)

i think kempff, zacharias, perahia or haefliger better capture the full characterfulness and nobility of this strange set of dances. (sadly, the haefliger disc is currently out of print.) berezovsky clearly knows the zacharias recording, but even so he will certainly make you hear these dances afresh, and perhaps rethink your ingrained performance preferences.

his rendition of the finger twisting second sonata is virtuosic and impassioned but lacks the wildness that gives it such power. berezovsky starts out with an unconventional feeling of reserve, although this makes the movement's later climaxes surprisingly effective. overall, all the pieces shine under a virtuosic and consistently thoughtful performance.

Delightful Schumann.......2003-04-21

I have always known Geza Anda as the greatest interpreter of Schumann's Davidsbuendlertaenze, but this recording has charmed me with the young Russian pianist, Boris Berezovsky.
His interpretation is not as strong, masculine, and exciting as Anda's. He is more romantic and sensitive, and yet has his astonishing moments. Berezovsky's sonata No.2 is magnificent, moving and powerful. The sound is well recorded, with a high dynamic range.

If you enjoy this pianist, there is another superb recording by him: Rachmaninov's Variations on a Theme of Chopin and sonata No.1.(Teldec 1994)

Average customer rating: Hey! Vox done good!

Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6; Sonata in G minor, Op. 22 Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000001KE9 Release Date: 1995-09-05

Tracks:

1. Book I: Lebhaft
2. Book I: Innig
3. Book I: Mit Humor
4. Book I: Ungeduldig
5. Book I: Einfach
6. Book I: Sehr Rasch
7. Book I: Nicht Schnell
8. Book I: Frisch
9. Book I: Lebhaft
10. Book II: Balladenmassig Sehr Rasch
11. Book II: Einfach
12. Book II: Mit Humor
13. Book II: Wild Und Lustig
14. Book II: Zart Und Singend
15. Book II: Frisch
16. Book II: Mit Gutem Humor
17. Book II: Wie Aus Der Ferne
18. Book II: Nicht Schnell
19. I. So Rasch Wie Moglich
20. II. Andantino. Getragen
21. III. Scherzo. Sehr Rasch Und Markiert
22. IV. Rondo. Presto

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Hey! Vox done good!.......2001-07-22

Vox Classics--the old Vox Box gang. Makers of some of the poorest quality LPs in classical music. Luckily, Vox was saved with the advent of CDs. It's hard to mess up sound quality on a CD. And the quality on this one is just fine. Vox Box was also known for relying on relatively unknown artists to keep their expenses (and prices) low. Such is still the case in this recording. Of course, "unknown" doesn't necessarily mean "low quality." Each recording must be evaluated on an indivitual basis. And what of this performance by the unknown Rose? In this case, well done! Rose is obviously an artist of considerable talent. He has a very good grasp of this youthful Schumann. His maturity does a very good job of handling the impetuous quality of this music. A worthwhile recording. Bear in mind it's only 56 minutes long. But all things considered, it's a worthy purchase if you need these works.

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