Mitsuko Uchida applies her nuanced touch and colorful phrasing to two of Schumann's greatest piano works: Davidsbündlertänze and the Fantasie in C major. The recording is packaged as a small book and includes a second disc with an interview wherein Uchida talks about Schumann's piano writing and these two pieces in particular. While many might skip the interview and settle just for the music -- just as someone might skip the liner notes -- there are things in Uchida's comments that explain and add to her performance, plus ...
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Mitsuko Uchida applies her nuanced touch and colorful phrasing to two of Schumann's greatest piano works: Davidsbündlertänze and the Fantasie in C major. The recording is packaged as a small book and includes a second disc with an interview wherein Uchida talks about Schumann's piano writing and these two pieces in particular. While many might skip the interview and settle just for the music -- just as someone might skip the liner notes -- there are things in Uchida's comments that explain and add to her performance, plus are fascinating, to an extent, to pianists. As she points out, the second movement of the Fantasie is technically difficult, and her performance demonstrates this. She is a gifted pianist and interpreter, but aiming to accurately reach the wide leaps in the movement disrupt the flow of the music. The overall heroics of the Fantasie are also not quite suited to Uchida's skills. The fanfare-like opening isn't as stentorian or brash as others' readings, but the quieter, more thoughtful...
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Robert Schumann; Spoken Word. Poor. Used-Acceptable, DISC ONLY, Withdrawn library disc(s). Includes a case. Artwork and liner notes not included. Disc(s) should play great, without any playback issues. Disc may include library markings, like writing, sticker, and protective label covers.
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Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, and artwork. May be missing booklet. Disc(s), case, and artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. ARTWORK IS UNORIGINAL AND PRINTED BY LIBRARY. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
