Gerard Schwarz- Manfred Overture / Piano Cto / Overture / Scherzo (CD)
Robert Schumann drew inspiration from other leading Romantic voices of his day, and Manfred is the dramatic overture to a work based on verses by Lord Byron. Schumann's wife Clara was an extremely accomplished musician, and the Piano Concerto in a minor is one of the most eloquent and highly regarded legacies of their relationship. Lacking only a slow movement, the Overture, Scherzo and Finale is a symphony in all but name. Gramophone described these performances as "extremely fine".
Tracklist:
- Manfred, Op. 115: Overture
- Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro Affettuoso
- Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo: Andantino Grazioso
- Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegro Vivace
- Overture - Andante Con Moto: Allegro
- Overture, Scherzo And Finale, Op. 52: Scherzo - Vivo
- Overture, Scherzo And Finale, Op. 52: Finale - Allegro Molto Vivace
Robert Schumann drew inspiration from other leading Romantic voices of his day, and Manfred is the dramatic overture to a work based on verses by Lord Byron. Schumann's wife Clara was an extremely accomplished musician, and the Piano Concerto in a minor is one of the most eloquent and highly regarded legacies of their relationship. Lacking only a slow movement, the Overture, Scherzo and Finale is a symphony in all but name. Gramophone described these performances as "extremely fine".
Tracklist:
- Manfred, Op. 115: Overture
- Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro Affettuoso
- Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo: Andantino Grazioso
- Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegro Vivace
- Overture - Andante Con Moto: Allegro
- Overture, Scherzo And Finale, Op. 52: Scherzo - Vivo
- Overture, Scherzo And Finale, Op. 52: Finale - Allegro Molto Vivace