In a time without recordings, the number of four-hand arrangements exceeded that of the original compositions by fourfold. Occasionally the arrangements were made by the composer himself. Robert Schumann, who liked to play four hands, created important works for this line-up. This is the fifth installment of the seven-album series, which contains all the orchestral works edited by Robert Schumann himself or under his call for piano for four hands. The present release contains the symphonies No. 1 op. 38 and No. 4 op. 120.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring" (Arr. R. & C. Schumann For Piano 4 Hands): I. Andante Un Poco Maes
Symphony No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring" (Arr. R. & C. Schumann For Piano 4 Hands): II. Larghetto
Symphony No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring" (Arr. R. & C. Schumann For Piano 4 Hands): III. Scherzo. Molto Viv
Symphony No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring" (Arr. R. & C. Schumann For Piano 4 Hands): IV. Allegro Animato E G
Symphony No. 4 In D Minor, Op. 120 (Version For Piano 4 Hands): I. Ziemlich Langsam - Lebhaft
Symphony No. 4 In D Minor, Op. 120 (Version For Piano 4 Hands): II. Romanze. Ziemlich Langsam
Symphony No. 4 In D Minor, Op. 120 (Version For Piano 4 Hands): III. Scherzo. Lebhaft - Trio
Symphony No. 4 In D Minor, Op. 120 (Version For Piano 4 Hands): IV. Langsam - Lebhaft

UPC: 730099141536
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.13.19
Format: CD

Schumann / Eckerle - Orchester & Kammermusikwer 5 (CD)