Robert Schumann

DUX 1409
• Intermezzi, Op. 4 (1832) • Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 (1837) • 4 Klavierstücke, Op. 32 (1838-1839)

The distinctive feature of Robert Schumann’s style is paying a particular attention to intricacies of spiritual life. To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist! - this quote by Schumann may serve as a motto of all his works. It is the piano pieces created in the 1830s that are exceptionally emotionally intense; a selection of them is presented on the CD by famous Russian pianist Irina Petrovna-Chukovskaya - prize-winner of, e.g., the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, student of Stanislav Neuhaus and Vera Gornostayeva.

CD DUX 1409Total time: [60:01]

Robert Schumann

Intermezzi, Op. 4 (1832)

1. I Allegro quasi maestoso

[3:26]

2. II Presto a capriccio

[4:11]

3. III Allegro marcato

[3:19]

4. IV Allegro semplice

[1:41]

5. V Allegro moderato

[4:24]

6. VI Allegro

[2:54]

Robert Schumann

Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 (1837)

7. I Des Abends

[3:38]

8. II Aufschwung

[3:09]

9. III Warum?

[2:54]

10. IV Grillen

[3:28]

11. V In der Nacht

[4:04]

12. VI Fabel

[2:43]

13. VII Traumes Wirren

[2:44]

14. VIII Ende vom Lied

[5:46]

Robert Schumann

4 Klavierstücke, Op. 32 (1838-1839)

15. I Scherzo

[4:06]

16. II Gigue

[1:22]

17. III Romanze

[3:49]

18. IV Fughette

[2:23]

Performers:
Irina Petrova-Chukovskaya /piano/

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DUX 1425
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composers	Schumann, Robert ∎
performers	Petrova-Chukovskaya, Irina ∎
Releases Year	2017