Description
Leon McCawley - Schumann - Piano Music / Papillons, Davidsbundlertanze, Fantasiestucke, Kreisleriana, Arabeske, Waldszenen, Widmung & Fruhlingsnacht (AR.R. Liszt) / AVIE 2x Audio CD 2003 / AV 0029
UPC 822252002928
Summary of Leon McCawley, British Classical Pianist
Background and Education:
- Birth Date: July 12, 1973
- Nationality: British
- Musical Training: Studied at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester under Heather Slade-Lipkin. Further honed his skills at The Curtis Institute of Music in the United States with Eleanor Sokoloff. Additionally, pianist Nina Milkina significantly influenced his musical style and approach.
Career Highlights:
- International Recognition: Garnered first prize at the Ninth International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna (1993), and secured second prize at the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition.
- Orchestral Collaborations: Has performed solo with prestigious orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Recordings and Achievements:
- Diverse Repertoire: Produced CDs featuring works of Samuel Barber, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Robert Schumann. Notably recorded a complete edition of Mozart's piano sonatas and the world premiere recording of Hans Gál's complete piano works.
- Critical Acclaim: Two of his recordings have been selected as "Editor's Choice" by the journal The Gramophone.
Label and Release Information:
- Label: AVIE (Catalogue Number: AV 0029)
- Format: 2x CD, Album
- Country of Release: United Kingdom
- Genre: Classical music
- Style: Various classical styles encompassing a broad range of composers from different eras.
Tracklist:
CD 1 71:10
1. Papillons, Op. 2 14:27
2-19. Davidsbundlertanze, Op. 6 35:21
20-28. Waldszenen, Op. 82 20:50
CD 2 70:58
1. Widmung arr. Liszt 3:26
2. Fruhlingsnacht arr. Liszt 2:34
3-10. Fantasiestucke, Op. 12 25:56
11. Arabeske, Op. 18 6:31
12-19. Kreisleriana, Op. 16 32:03
