In these two works Schumann presents his inner world of characters from the fictitious Davidsbund based on the novels of Jean-Paul, featuring such diverse personalities as Flores tan, Eusebius, Estrella, Chiara, characters with whom Schumann identifies his own opposing characteristics. Flores tan is his fiery, heroic and impulsive side; Eusebius is his tender, reflective and dreamy side. Denis Proshayev plunges deep into this dreamlike world, letting his fantasy run free on the whims of Schumann's 'fantastic' outpourings. His playing is totally free and spontaneous, whilst never losing the logical thread of the musical discourse.

Tracklist:

Papillons, Op. 2: Introduzione
Papillons, Op. 2: I. Moderato
Papillons, Op. 2: II. Prestissimo
Papillons, Op. 2: III. Viertel = 120
Papillons, Op. 2: IV. Presto
Papillons, Op. 2: V. Viertel = 80
Papillons, Op. 2: VI. Viertel = 72
Papillons, Op. 2: VII. Semplice
Papillons, Op. 2: VIII. Viertel = 132
Papillons, Op. 2: IX. Prestissimo
Papillons, Op. 2: X. Vivo
Papillons, Op. 2: XI. Viertel = 112
Papillons, Op. 2: XII. Finale
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: I. Lebhaft
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: II. Innig
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: III. Mit Humor
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: IV. Ungeduldig
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: V. Einfach
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: VI. Sehr Rasch
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: VII. Nicht Schnell
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: VIII. Frisch
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: IX. Lebhaft
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: X. Balladenmässig, Sehr Rasch
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: XI. Einfach
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: XII. Mit Humor
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: XIII. Wild Und Lustig
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: XIV. Zart Und Singend
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: XV. Frisch
Valse-Impromptu, S. 213
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: XVII. Wie Aus Der Ferne
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6: XVIII. Nicht Schnell
Arabeske, Op. 18: Leicht Und Zart

UPC: 5065001863769
Label: Piano Classics
Release Date: 11.19.13
Format: CD

Schumann / Denys Proshayev - Papillons (CD)