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Sviatoslav Richter|Schumann: Fantasy for Piano, Waldszenen, Fantasiestücke, Marsch

Schumann: Fantasy for Piano, Waldszenen, Fantasiestücke, Marsch

Sviatoslav Richter

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The music of Robert Schumann and the artistry of Sviatoslav Richter are a natural match. Schumann was loathe to use flashy, purely virtuosic elements in his compositions, a fact brilliantly illustrated in the vast majority of his works for solo piano. Rather, Schumann was much more likely to tell a story, paint a picture, or read a poem through his music, although his works were not overtly programmatic. Richter possessed a technique virtually unrivaled during his career and was able to definitively toss off even the most technically demanding works. At his heart, however, Richter was a poet and an artist with profound musical insights and introspections. This album, featuring recordings made in the late '50s, is one of Richter's surviving albums in which poor sound quality does not distract listeners from this artistry. His performances of the C major Fantasy, the Op. 82 Waldszenen, and the Op. 12 Fantasiestucke are magnificently refined, unhurried, and unsullied by some pianists' need to make the works flashier then they need to be. Schumann's works allow listeners to hear the warmer, more tender side of Richter in a way that not even his commanding performances of the Beethoven sonatas allow. Surprisingly spacious for a monaural recording, the restored sound quality throughout generally achieves a pleasing balance of warmth and clarity.
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1
Fantasie for Piano in C Major, Op. 17: Allegro fantastico e con passione
00:12:58

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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Fantasie for Piano in C Major, Op. 17: Moderato, ma energico
00:06:40

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

3
Fantasie for Piano in C Major, Op. 17: Andante sostenuto e sempre mezza voce
00:10:52

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

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Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 1, Eintritt im Walde
00:01:56

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

5
Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 2, Jäger auf der Lauer
00:01:06

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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6
Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 3, Einsame Blumen
00:01:59

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 4, Verrufene Stelle
00:03:16

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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8
Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 5, Freundliche Landschaft
00:01:08

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

9
Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 6, Herberge
00:02:17

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

10
Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 7, Vogel als Prophet
00:02:39

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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11
Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 8, Jagdlied
00:02:08

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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12
Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 9, Abschied
00:03:39

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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13
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: Des Abends
00:04:05

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

14
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: Aufschwung
00:02:46

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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15
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: Warum?
00:03:15

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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16
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: In der Nacht
00:03:42

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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17
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: Traumes Wirren
00:02:04

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

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18
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: Ende vom Lied
00:05:20

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

19
4 Marches, Op. 76: No. 2 in G Minor
00:03:16

Sviatoslav Richter, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist - Robert Schumann, Composer - Instrumental, Author

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

Album review

The music of Robert Schumann and the artistry of Sviatoslav Richter are a natural match. Schumann was loathe to use flashy, purely virtuosic elements in his compositions, a fact brilliantly illustrated in the vast majority of his works for solo piano. Rather, Schumann was much more likely to tell a story, paint a picture, or read a poem through his music, although his works were not overtly programmatic. Richter possessed a technique virtually unrivaled during his career and was able to definitively toss off even the most technically demanding works. At his heart, however, Richter was a poet and an artist with profound musical insights and introspections. This album, featuring recordings made in the late '50s, is one of Richter's surviving albums in which poor sound quality does not distract listeners from this artistry. His performances of the C major Fantasy, the Op. 82 Waldszenen, and the Op. 12 Fantasiestucke are magnificently refined, unhurried, and unsullied by some pianists' need to make the works flashier then they need to be. Schumann's works allow listeners to hear the warmer, more tender side of Richter in a way that not even his commanding performances of the Beethoven sonatas allow. Surprisingly spacious for a monaural recording, the restored sound quality throughout generally achieves a pleasing balance of warmth and clarity.
© TiVo

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