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."
Track Listing:
- Piano Concerto in A Minor Op. 54
- Kinderszenen, Op. 15
- Waldszenen, Op. 82
- Variations on the Name ABEGG, Op. 1
Key Credits:
- Piano: Clara Haskil
- Orchestra: The Hague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor: Willem Van Otterloo