Gerhard Oppitz- Works for Piano & Orchestra (CD)
During his short and turbulent life, Robert Schumann often composed as if in a trance. This exuberance, this impulsivity is particularly apparent in his works for piano and orchestra, all closely connected to his love for Clara Wieck. - "A cross between symphony, concerto and great sonata, not a concerto for the virtuoso" was his aim - and this is brilliantly realized; however, these works require a virtuoso with nimble, as well as strong and sensitive fingers, a pianist able to recreate Schumann's unique romantic world. Gerhard Oppitz achieves this in exemplary fashion, flawlessly mastering the technical demands in an interpretation imbued with a very personal passion for one of our greatest composers - all the while supported by and in dialogue with an orchestra ideally suited to his vision: The Bamberger Symphoniker.
Tracklist:
- 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
- Introduction And Concert Allegro, Op. 134
- Conzertstuck In F Major For 4 Horns And Orchestra, Op. 86 (Early Version For Piano And Orchestra): I. Lebhaft
- Conzertstuck In F Major For 4 Horns And Orchestra, Op. 86 (Early Version For Piano And Orchestra): II. Romanze
- Conzertstuck In F Major For 4 Horns And Orchestra, Op. 86 (Early Version For Piano And Orchestra): III. Sehr Lebhaft
- Introduction And Allegro Appassionato, Op. 92: I. Introduction: Langsam
- Introduction And Allegro Appassionato, Op. 92: II. Allegro
UPC > 812973018117
Format > New CD
Label > Tudor
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During his short and turbulent life, Robert Schumann often composed as if in a trance. This exuberance, this impulsivity is particularly apparent in his works for piano and orchestra, all closely connected to his love for Clara Wieck. - "A cross between symphony, concerto and great sonata, not a concerto for the virtuoso" was his aim - and this is brilliantly realized; however, these works require a virtuoso with nimble, as well as strong and sensitive fingers, a pianist able to recreate Schumann's unique romantic world. Gerhard Oppitz achieves this in exemplary fashion, flawlessly mastering the technical demands in an interpretation imbued with a very personal passion for one of our greatest composers - all the while supported by and in dialogue with an orchestra ideally suited to his vision: The Bamberger Symphoniker.
Tracklist:
- 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
- Introduction And Concert Allegro, Op. 134
- Conzertstuck In F Major For 4 Horns And Orchestra, Op. 86 (Early Version For Piano And Orchestra): I. Lebhaft
- Conzertstuck In F Major For 4 Horns And Orchestra, Op. 86 (Early Version For Piano And Orchestra): II. Romanze
- Conzertstuck In F Major For 4 Horns And Orchestra, Op. 86 (Early Version For Piano And Orchestra): III. Sehr Lebhaft
- Introduction And Allegro Appassionato, Op. 92: I. Introduction: Langsam
- Introduction And Allegro Appassionato, Op. 92: II. Allegro
UPC > 812973018117
Format > New CD
Label > Tudor
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.