Description
Sviatoslav Richter · Schumann / Piano Concerto, Introduction & Allegro Appassionato, Waldszenen, Novellette No. 1, Toccata / Audio CD
UPC 028944744026
Product Details
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 447 440-2
- Series: The Originals
- Format: CD, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo, Mono
- Country: Europe
- Released: July 14, 1995
- Genre: Classical
Overview
This remastered collection brings together some of Schumann's most cherished piano works as interpreted by the legendary pianist Sviatoslav Richter. With orchestral contributions by the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Witold Rowicki and Stanisław Wisłocki, the compilation offers an unparalleled experience of Romantic-era piano music.
Track Listing
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A Minor, Op. 54
Performed with the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Witold Rowicki.
- Allegro Affetuoso – 14:28
- Intermezzo. Andantino – Attacca – 5:13
- Allegro Vivace – 10:20
Introduction and Allegro Appassionato in G Major, Op. 92
Performed with the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Stanisław Wisłocki.
- Introduction and Allegro Appassionato – 15:43
Solo Piano Works
- Novellette in F Major, Op. 21 No. 1 (Markiert und Kräftig) – 5:14
- Toccata in C Major, Op. 7 (Allegro) – 6:35
Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op. 82
- Eintritt. Nicht zu Schnell (Entry) – 2:00
- Jäger auf der Lauer. Höchst Lebhaft (Hunters on the Lookout) – 1:09
- Einsame Blumen. Einfach (Lonely Flowers) – 2:00
- Verrufene Stelle. Ziemlich Langsam (Place of Evil Fame) – 3:16
- Freundliche Landschaft. Schnell (Friendly Landscape) – 1:09
- Herberge. Mäßig (Shelter) – 2:19
- Vogel als Prophet. Langsam, Sehr Zart (Bird as Prophet) – 2:42
- Jagdlied. Rasch, Kräftig (Hunting Song) – 2:10
- Abschied. Nicht zu Schnell (Farewell) – 3:34
Key Credits
- Piano: Sviatoslav Richter
- Conductors: Witold Rowicki, Stanisław Wisłocki
- Orchestra: Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composed By: Robert Schumann
- Recording Producers: Hans Weber, Wolfgang Lohse
- Art Direction: Hartmut Pfeiffer
