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Andras Schiff

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Schumann as interpreted by a sincere master who leads the contemporary piano world!From Beethoven and Bach to Schumanna new recording by pianist Andrs Schiff, who is at the peak of his popularity and artistry!Pianist Andrs Schiff visited Japan in February 2011. His performances, characterized by profound intellect and flawless technique, generated significant buzz; all four concerts were sold out and received rave reviews. Following his complete recordings of Beethovens piano sonatas and Bachs Partitas, this new release is his first Schumann album in quite some time. It follows the two-disc live album released in 2002 (recorded in 1999) and is, once again, a two-disc live recording. It features popular pieces such as Scnes dEnfance, Butterflies, Piano Sonata No. 1, Forest Scenes, Fantasy, and Theme and Variations. The Fantasy includes both the first and final drafts of the third movement, maki