SCHUMANN: PIANO MUSIC - RICHTER

“Richter’s account of the Fantasia in C is a wonderfully poetic performance. (His) phrasing, his magnificent control of dynamics, his gift for seeing a large-scale work as a whole – all these contribute towards the impression of unmatchable strength and vision” (Penguin Guide 3 stars)

“How beautifully he makes the instrument sing in the soaring song melody of the Novelette No.1” (Gramophone)

[1] Introduction & Allegro Appassionato
in G major Op.92* 15:34
with Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Stanislav Wislocki
Fantasy in C major Op.17**

[2] Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschäftlich vorzutragen 13:44
[3] Mässig, durchaus energisch 6:43
[4] Langsam getragen, durchweg leise zu halten 11:01
[5] Toccata* 6:29
[6] Novellette No.1 in F major* 5:12
[7] Novellette No.2 in D major*** 5:53*
[8] Novellette No.8 in F# minor*** 11:39*