Andreas Staier - Schumann - Variations And Fantasy Pieces on CD

Description

This third volume of Andreas Staier's series devoted to the piano music of Robert Schumann begins with his first published composition, the 'Abegg Variations', and ends with his very last work, posthumously published 'Geistervariationen'. The road he traveled between the two works was a long one, yet this programme also brings out the consistency of the poetic urge that gives Schumann's music its matchless powers of evocation. Review 'Staier s virtuosity and stylish conviction...won over my ears.' --Hugh Canning The Sunday Times, 23rd November 2014 'Staier ... conveys its otherworldly aura very well ' --Misha Donat BBC Music Magazine, December 2014 Staier, whose performances are always thought provoking, uses all his pianistic excellence and musicianly guile to engage the ear and mind of the listener … this was both an enjoyable experience and an edifying one. --Brian Clark Early Music Review, December 2014 Staier never does anything less than compelling ... few musicians stride so effortlessly between eras and instruments ... This is a fascinating juxtaposition of early and late Schumann ... Staier is unfailingly good at questioning received opinion and the results are often thought provoking. --Harriet Smith - Gramophone, December 2014 'The Erard, which dates from the same year as the Op.12, 1837, sounds wonderful. Even ardent admirers of large modern grands will find a lot to enjoy here … very accomplished' --Stuart Sillitoe Music Web International, 24th December 2014 Staier never does anything less than compelling ... few musicians stride so effortlessly between eras and instruments ... This is a fascinating juxtaposition of early and late Schumann ... Staier is unfailingly good at questioning received opinion and the results are often thought provoking. 

Tracks

1. Thema: Animato - Andreas Staier
2. Variation 1 - Andreas Staier
3. Variation 2 - Andreas Staier
4. Variation 3 - Andreas Staier
5. Cantabile: Non Troppo Lento - Andreas Staier
6. Finale Alla Fantasia: Vivace - Andreas Staier
7. Nr. 1 Des Abends: Sehr Innig Zu Spielen - Andreas Staier
8. Nr. 2 Aufschwung: Sehr Rasch - Andreas Staier
9. Nr. 3 Warum?: Langsam Und Zart - Andreas Staier
10. Nr. 4 Grillen: Mit Humor - Andreas Staier
11. Nr. 5 In Der Nacht: Mit Leidenschaft - Andreas Staier
12. Nr. 6 Fabel: Langsam - Schnell - Andreas Staier
13. Nr. 7 Traumes Wirren: Äußerst Lebhaft - Andreas Staier
14. Nr. 8 Ende Vom Lied: Mit Gutem Humor - Andreas Staier
15. Nr. 1 Sehr Rasch, Mit Leidenschaftlichem Vortrag - Andreas Staier
16. Nr. 2 Ziemlich Langsam - Etwas Bewegter - Tempo 1 - Andreas Staier
17. Nr. 3 Kräftig Und Sehr Markiert - Andreas Staier
18. Thema: Leise, Innig - Andreas Staier
19. Variation 1 - Andreas Staier
20. Variation 2: Canonisch - Andreas Staier
21. Variation 3: Etwas Belebter - Andreas Staier
22. Variation 4 - Andreas Staier
23. Variation 5 - Andreas Staier