The ongoing Schubert + series produced by pianist Can Ã‡akmur has revealed an exceptional Schubertian. Now in it's sixth instalment, the series juxtaposes Schubert's works with those of composers he inspired. This latest program shines a spotlight on Robert Schumann. Schumann held Schubert in the highest esteem and was one of the first to recognise him as one of the most visionary composers to have ever lived and this alone would have justified this coupling. However, Ã‡akmur delves deeper, using the program as a springboard for a philosophical discussion about naturalism within German Romanticism.The program features Schubert's brilliant Sonata in D major, D 850, composed in 1825 in the spa town of Bad Gastein. It's composition amidst the Alpine scenery likely sparked his imagination, echoing the themes of millers, hunters, forests, and mountains prevalent in his songs. Robert Schumann's Waldszenen (Forest Scenes) continues this thread of inspiration. In these nine miniatures, Schumann returns to the happy and simple lyricism reminiscent of early works like Kinderszenen. The program concludes with Schumann's Three Phantasiestucke, Op. 111, included, according to Ã‡akmur, for the uncanny similarity between it's second piece and the slow movement of Schubert's Sonata.This program promises a compelling journey into the heart of German Romanticism, guided by Can Ã‡akmur through the works of two of it's most pivotal figures.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata in D major, D 850~I. Allegro vivace
Piano Sonata in D major, D 850~II. Con moto
Piano Sonata in D major, D 850~III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Trio
Piano Sonata in D major, D 850~IV. Rondo. Allegro moderato
Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 1 Eintritt
Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 2 JÃ¤ger auf der Lauer
Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 3 Einsame Blumen
Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 4 Verrufene Stelle
Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 5 Freundliche Landschaft
Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 6 Herberge
Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 7 Vogel als Prophet
Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 8 Jagdlied
Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 9 Abschied
Drei PhantasiestÃ¼cke, Op. 111~No. 1 in C minor. Sehr rasch, mit leidenschaftlichem Vortrag
Drei PhantasiestÃ¼cke, Op. 111~No. 2 in A flat major. Ziemlich langsam
Drei PhantasiestÃ¼cke, Op. 111~No. 3 in C minor. KrÃ¤ftig und sehr markiert

UPC: 7318599927602
Label: Bis
Release Date: 4.10.26
Format: CD

Can Çakmur - Schubert + Schumann (CD)