Description

Schumann: Kinderszenen, Waldszenen, Abegg, Variations, Piano Concerto In A - Clara Haskil / Urania Audio CD 2008 Mono / URN 22.358

UPC 8025726223580

Label: Urania – URN 22.358
Format: CD, Album
Country: Italy
Released: 2008
Genre: Classical

Overview:

This audio CD by Urania features celebrated Romanian-Swiss pianist Clara Haskil performing a collection of Robert Schumann's most beloved piano works, including the Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, and three of his other classic compositions: Kinderszenen, Waldszenen, and the Abegg Variations. Accompanied by The Hague Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Willem Van Otterloo, this performance offers listeners a window into Haskil’s delicate yet powerful interpretative style.

Known for her poetic sensitivity and technical brilliance, Haskil's performances of Schumann’s compositions have been hailed as masterful, with a special ability to express the deep emotional undertones within the music. This 2008 mono release preserves the warmth and intimacy of her interpretations, offering listeners a pristine sound experience that highlights her extraordinary touch and nuance.

Interesting Facts:

Clara Haskil is regarded as one of the finest pianists of the 20th century, particularly known for her interpretations of Schumann and Mozart.
The Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, is one of Schumann’s most famous compositions, and Haskil's performance is considered one of the finest renditions ever recorded.
Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood), Op. 15 is a collection of 13 short pieces that reflect Schumann’s nostalgic and tender look at childhood.
Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op. 82, is a set of nine character pieces that evoke the atmosphere of the forest, a frequent theme in Romantic music.
The Abegg Variations, Op. 1, written when Schumann was just 20 years old, is based on a musical cryptogram on the name "Abegg."