This is Volume 1 in Imogen Cooper's new series on Chandos Records, dedicated to the complete works for piano by Robert Schumann. Recognised worldwide as a pianist of virtuosity and poetic poise, Imogen Cooper has established a reputation as one of the finest interpreters of the classical and romantic repertoire. She has dazzled audiences and orchestras throughout her distinguished career, bringing to the concert platform a unique musical understanding and lyrical quality.

Tracklist:

Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No. 1. Des Abends
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No. 2. Aufschwung
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No. 3. Warum?
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No. 4. Grillen
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No. 5. In Der Nacht
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No. 6. Fabel
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No. 7. Traumes Wirren
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No. 8. Ende Vom Lied
Theme With Variations (Arr. Of String Sextet No. 1 In B Flat Major, Op. 18: II. Andante Ma Moderato)
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: I. Ausserst Bewegt
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: II. Sehr Innig Und Nicht Zu Rasch
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: III. Sehr Aufgeregt
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: IV. Sehr Langsam
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: V. Sehr Lebhaft
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VI. Sehr Langsam
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VII. Sehr Rasch
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VIII. Schnell Und Spielend

UPC: 095115175521
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 2.26.13
Format: CD

Imogen Cooper - Fantasiestucke / Kreisleriana (CD)