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Llyr Williams|Robert Schumann: Piano Works

Robert Schumann: Piano Works

Llyr Williams

Released on 12/01/24 by Signum Records
Main artists: Llyr Williams
Genre: Classical

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Pianist Llŷr Williams has built a following with recordings of Beethoven and Schubert, and with this double album, he plows forward into Schumann; the works on the album are mostly early, so one assumes that this is the first in a cycle. The appearance of the album on classical best-seller charts in early 2024 should encourage the folks at Signum Classics to proceed. Williams is a sober player whose style may remind listeners of a certain age of Rudolf Serkin. He has remarkable control in the larger pieces that frame the program here, the Fantasy, Op. 17, and the Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26. He certainly doesn't lack control in the smaller pieces, either. The issue is that these pieces, especially lately, have been treated, backed by Schumann's own writings and programmatic descriptions, as examples of free fantasy. It is not that Williams' playing is inexpressive, but he tends to let the fantastic in Schumann's music speak for itself. Sample the brief "Ungeduldig" ("Impatient") fourth movement of the Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, which few would call impatient. Williams' playing in the Papillons, Op. 2, is exquisitely delicate, and throughout, there is a fine sense of line. He has an approach that is unorthodox in Schumann, and that is all to the good. However, listeners should do some sampling to see how well they take to it. Producer Judith Sherman records the album well at a pair of locations at St. Paul's School and the Wyastone Estate, capturing the clarity of Williams' performances.

© James Manheim /TiVo

Robert Schumann: Piano Works

Llyr Williams

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1

Fantasy, Op. 17: I. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen - Im Legendenton - Erstes Tempo - Adagio - Im Tempo

00:13:31

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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2

Fantasy, Op. 17: II. Mässig. Durchaus energisch. - Etwas bewegter. - Viel bewegter

00:08:16

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3

Fantasy, Op. 17: III. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten. - Etwas bewegter. - Nach und nach bewegter und schneller. - Adagio

00:10:49

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4

Papillons, Op. 2: Introduction. Moderato & No. 1, Waltz

00:00:59

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5

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 2, Waltz

00:00:21

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6

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 3, Waltz

00:00:50

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7

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 4, Waltz. Prestissimo

00:00:48

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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8

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 5, Polonaise

00:01:30

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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9

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 6, Waltz

00:00:56

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10

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 7, Waltz. Semplice

00:00:53

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11

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 8, Waltz

00:01:11

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12

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 9, Waltz. Prestissimo

00:00:44

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13

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 10, Waltz. Vivo

00:01:46

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14

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 11, Polonaise

00:02:30

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15

Papillons, Op. 2: No. 12, Finale

00:02:19

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16

Humoreske, Op. 20: I. Einfach. Sehr rasch und leicht

00:05:23

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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17

Humoreske, Op. 20: II. Hastig

00:04:21

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18

Humoreske, Op. 20: III. Einfach und zart; Intermezzo

00:05:04

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19

Humoreske, Op. 20: IV. Innig

00:02:40

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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20

Humoreske, Op. 20: V. Sehr lebhaft

00:03:42

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21

Humoreske, Op. 20: VI. Zum Beschluss

00:06:17

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22

Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: No. 1, Lebhaft

00:01:52

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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23

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 2, Innig

00:01:37

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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24

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 3, Mit Humor

00:01:25

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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25

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 4, Ungeduldig

00:00:47

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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26

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 5, Einfach

00:01:57

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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27

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 6, Sehr rasch

00:01:57

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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28

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 7, Nicht schnell

00:03:23

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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29

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 8, Frisch

00:00:57

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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30

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 9, Lebhaft

00:01:29

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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31

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 10, Balladenmäßig; Sehr rasch

00:01:46

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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32

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 11, Einfach

00:01:35

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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33

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 12, Mit Humor

00:00:43

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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34

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 13, Wild und lustig

00:03:34

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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35

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 14, Zart und singend

00:01:57

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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36

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 15, Frisch

00:01:58

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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37

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 16, Mit gutem Humor

00:01:28

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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38

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 17, Wie aus der Ferne

00:04:23

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39

Davidsbündlertänze. Op. 6: No. 18, Nicht schnell

00:01:58

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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40

Nachtstücke, Op. 23: I. Mehr langsam, oft zurückhaltend

00:05:30

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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41

Nachtstücke, Op. 23: II. Markirt und lebhaft

00:06:48

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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42

Nachtstücke, Op. 23: III. Mit grosser Lebhaftigkeit

00:03:52

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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43

Nachtstücke, Op. 23: IV. Einfach

00:04:01

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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44

Faschingsschwank aus Wein, Op. 26: I. Allegro. Sehr lebhaft

00:09:30

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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45

Faschingsschwank aus Wein, Op. 26: II. Romanze

00:02:46

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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46

Faschingsschwank aus Wein, Op. 26: III. Scherzino

00:02:18

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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47

Faschingsschwank aus Wein, Op. 26: IV. Intermezzo

00:02:25

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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48

Faschingsschwank aus Wein, Op. 26: V. Finale

00:05:56

Robert Schumann, Composer - PUBLIC DOMAIN, MusicPublisher - Llyr Williams, MainArtist

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Album review

Pianist Llŷr Williams has built a following with recordings of Beethoven and Schubert, and with this double album, he plows forward into Schumann; the works on the album are mostly early, so one assumes that this is the first in a cycle. The appearance of the album on classical best-seller charts in early 2024 should encourage the folks at Signum Classics to proceed. Williams is a sober player whose style may remind listeners of a certain age of Rudolf Serkin. He has remarkable control in the larger pieces that frame the program here, the Fantasy, Op. 17, and the Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26. He certainly doesn't lack control in the smaller pieces, either. The issue is that these pieces, especially lately, have been treated, backed by Schumann's own writings and programmatic descriptions, as examples of free fantasy. It is not that Williams' playing is inexpressive, but he tends to let the fantastic in Schumann's music speak for itself. Sample the brief "Ungeduldig" ("Impatient") fourth movement of the Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, which few would call impatient. Williams' playing in the Papillons, Op. 2, is exquisitely delicate, and throughout, there is a fine sense of line. He has an approach that is unorthodox in Schumann, and that is all to the good. However, listeners should do some sampling to see how well they take to it. Producer Judith Sherman records the album well at a pair of locations at St. Paul's School and the Wyastone Estate, capturing the clarity of Williams' performances.

© James Manheim /TiVo

About the album

1 disc(s) - 48 track(s)
Total length: 02:32:42

Main artists: Llyr Williams
Composer: Robert Schumann
Label: Signum Records
Genre: Classical

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