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Schumann - Papillons, Op. 2
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Instrumental » Piano Solos
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Special offer. The Young Schumann: Carnaval, Papillons, Intermezzi, Abegg Variations
RecommendedCharles Owen (piano)
Overall, this playing is meticulous, clean and restrained, a saner rendition of Robert Schumann’s own mercurial, alternatingly introspective and exuberant character. But even if Owen’s Schumann... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalists 2024
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if you want the living definition of virtuoso pedalling, listen to Andras Schiff in the 'Aria' movement of Schumann's F sharp minor Sonata...It's the most impressive realisation of Schumann's... —
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Building a Library, May 2016, Also Recommended
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Gramophone Magazine, Editor's Choice
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Williams is a pianist with a formidable technique (how does he manage to play the spiralling right-hand octaves in the third piece of the Humoreske at s uch speed?), but – more importantly –... —
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Hamelin's combination of fleet-fingered delicacy and compelling drive suit Schumann's aesthetic ideally; but best of all is his gleeful sense of storytelling. He brings the masked ball guests... —
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Building a Library, July 2006, First Choice
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Special offer. Catherine Collard: The Complete Erato, EMI & Virgin Classics Recordings
Catherine Collard (piano), Catherine Courtois (violin), Anne Queffélec (piano), Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Marek Janowski
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There can surely be no doubt as to Richter's current status as elder statesman of the piano world. And collectors now have a bewildering array of his recent, mainly live performances and reissues... —
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Building a Library, January 2003, Budget Choice
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Tong’s playing reveals Schumann as a thrilling new love rather than a familiar old friend. —
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BBC Music Magazine, November 2019, November 2019
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