Credits:

Andras Schiff

Description:

ECM is releasing a live recording of Andrs Schiffs recital featuring an all-Schumann program, performed on May 30, 1999, at the Tonhalle in Zurich. This is a sophisticated lineup that is sure to delight true Schumann enthusiasts and lovers of piano music alike. In particular, while there is high demand for CDs featuring all eight Novelletten (Im often asked about them in stores), they are hard to come byand many of the available recordings leave something to be desiredso I have a strong feeling this will become a definitive masterpiece. In any case, given that this pianists previous ECM releasea collection of Janek workswas a performance of rare excellence, expectations for this new release are sky-high.

Tracklisting:

1.Humoreske for piano in B flat major, Op. 20
2.Noveletten (8), for piano, Op. 21: Markiert und kraftig
3.Noveletten (8), for piano, Op. 21: Ausserst rasch