Robert Schumann wrote some of the greatest works ever written for piano, four hands. Martha Fischer and Bill Lutes turn in beautiful performances of this great music. Martha Fischer is professor of piano at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music, where she heads the collaborative piano program. A sought-after accompanist and chamber musician, she has performed throughout the United States and Europe with many internationally recognized singers and instrumentalists. In a review of Fischer's recording with trombonist Mark Hetzler, American Voices II, American Record Guide wrote: "At least half of the credit for these superb readings must go to her, for she is a marvelous pianist, profound interpreter, and expert collaborator." Bill Lutes an independent piano teacher living in Madison. From 2000 to 2011 he was Artist-in-Residence at the University of Wisconsin/Madison where he served as vocal coach for the University Opera. As pianist he has performed nationally as soloist and collaborative musician. Mr. Lutes received degrees piano performance from the Universities of Kentucky and Wisconsin-Madison, and the Artist's Diploma from the New England Conservatory of Music.. He has taught piano and masterclasses at the Interlochen Arts Camp and at the Selma Levine School in Washington D.C.

Tracklist:

Bilder Aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 1, Lebhaft
Bilder Aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 2, Nicht Schnell Und Sehr Gesangvoll Zu Spielen
Bilder Aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 3, Im Volkston
Bilder Aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 4, Nicht Schnell
Bilder Aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 5, Lebhaft
Bilder Aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 6, Reuig, Andächtig
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 1, Geburtstagmarsch
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 2, Bärentanz
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 3, Gartenmelodie
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 4, Beim Kräzenwinden
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 5, Kroatenmarsch
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 6, Trauer
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 7, Tourniermarsch
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 8, Reigen
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 9, Am Springbrunnen
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 10, Versteckens
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 11, Gespenstermärchen
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 12, Abendlied
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 1, Préambule
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 2, Polonaise
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 3, Walzer
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 4, Ungarisch
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 5, Française
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 6, Mazurka
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 7, Ecossaise
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 8, Walzer
Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 9, Promenade
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 1, Polonaise
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 2, Walzer
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 3, Menuett
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 4, Ecossaise
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 5, Française
Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 6, Ringelreihe

UPC: 044747375120
Label: Centaur
Release Date: 2.7.20
Format: CD

Schumann / Fischer / Lutes - Four-Hand Piano Works (2 CD)