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Between Fire and Silence

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Composer
Robert Schumann, Jean Sibelius
Artist
David Munk-Nielsen
Format
CD
Label
OUR Recordings
Released
Jun 19, 2026
Catalog #
8226938
UPC
0636943693827

About

Between Fire and Silence is the debut album of the young Danish pianist David Munk-Nielsen, presenting a program that brings together the Romantic worlds of Robert Schumann and Jean Sibelius. Through this combination, the recording explores a rich musical landscape shaped by contrasts between intimacy and passion, reflection and intensity. At the heart of the album are two central piano works by Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15 and the monumental Fantasie, Op. 17. In Kinderszenen, Schumann looks back on childhood through a series of poetic miniatures that capture innocence, nostalgia, and quiet reflection. Pieces such as the famous Traumerei reveal the composer's deeply lyrical voice and his gift for expressing profound emotion within a small musical frame. The Fantasie, Op. 17, composed shortly afterwards, represents the other side of Schumann's artistic personality. Vast in scale and emotional scope, the work is filled with longing, passion, and dramatic power. Written during a period when Schumann was separated from Clara Wieck, the Fantasie became a deeply personal expression of love and yearning. Together, these two works reveal the dual nature often associated with Schumann's artistic identity: the poetic introspection of Eusebius and the fiery intensity of Florestan. Complementing Schumann's music are selected piano pieces by Jean Sibelius from Op. 5 and Op. 24. Although Sibelius is best known for his orchestral works and symphonies, his piano music offers a more intimate perspective on his compositional voice. These miniatures are refined, atmospheric, and rich in subtle color, revealing a quieter but deeply expressive side of the Finnish composer. Placed alongside Schumann's Kinderszenen, Sibelius' piano works create a contemplative counterpart to the dramatic scale of the Fantasie. The program thus unfolds as a dialogue between two composers and two musical worlds, balancing Nordic lyricism with German Romantic intensity. With Between Fire and Silence, David Munk-Nielsen introduces himself as a thoughtful and expressive interpreter, presenting a debut recording that reflects both his artistic roots and his commitment to exploring the storytelling power of Romantic piano music.

Tracklist 20 tracks

  1. 1 No. 1. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (Of Foreign Lands and People) 01:39
    Track
    1
    Title
    No. 1. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (Of Foreign Lands and People)
    Duration
    01:39
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  2. 2 No. 2. Kuriose Geschichte (A Strange Story) 01:08
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 2. Kuriose Geschichte (A Strange Story)
    Duration
    01:08
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  3. 3 No. 3. Hasche-Mann (Catch-as-catch-can) 00:33
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 3. Hasche-Mann (Catch-as-catch-can)
    Duration
    00:33
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  4. 4 No. 4. Bittendes Kind (Pleading Child) 00:59
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 4. Bittendes Kind (Pleading Child)
    Duration
    00:59
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  5. 5 No. 5. Glückes genug (Happy Enough) 00:40
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 5. Glückes genug (Happy Enough)
    Duration
    00:40
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  6. 6 No. 6. Wichtige Begebenheit (An Important Event) 00:56
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 6. Wichtige Begebenheit (An Important Event)
    Duration
    00:56
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  7. 7 No. 7. Träumerei (Dreaming) 02:52
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 7. Träumerei (Dreaming)
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  8. 8 No. 8. Am Kamin (By the Fire-side) 00:59
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 8. Am Kamin (By the Fire-side)
    Duration
    00:59
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  9. 9 No. 9. Ritter vom Steckenpferd (Knight of the Hobby-horse) 00:39
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 9. Ritter vom Steckenpferd (Knight of the Hobby-horse)
    Duration
    00:39
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  10. 10 No. 10. Fast zu ernst (Almost Too Serious) 01:44
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 10. Fast zu ernst (Almost Too Serious)
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  11. 11 No. 11. Fürchtenmachen (Frightening) 01:59
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 11. Fürchtenmachen (Frightening)
    Duration
    01:59
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  12. 12 No. 12. Kind im Einschlummern (Child Falling Asleep) 02:08
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 12. Kind im Einschlummern (Child Falling Asleep)
    Duration
    02:08
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  13. 13 No. 13. Der Dichter spricht (The Poet Speaks) 02:21
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 13. Der Dichter spricht (The Poet Speaks)
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  14. 14 No. 1. Impromptu 03:44
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 1. Impromptu
    Duration
    03:44
    Composer
    Jean Sibelius
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  15. 15 No. 8. Nocturno 03:23
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 8. Nocturno
    Duration
    03:23
    Composer
    Jean Sibelius
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  16. 16 No. 9. Romance 03:26
    Track
    16
    Title
    No. 9. Romance
    Duration
    03:26
    Composer
    Jean Sibelius
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  17. 17 6 Impromptus, Op. 5: No. 5 in B Minor 03:25
    Track
    17
    Title
    6 Impromptus, Op. 5: No. 5 in B Minor
    Duration
    03:25
    Composer
    Jean Sibelius
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  18. 18 I. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen 13:17
    Track
    18
    Title
    I. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen
    Duration
    13:17
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  19. 19 II. Mässig 07:57
    Track
    19
    Title
    II. Mässig
    Duration
    07:57
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen
  20. 20 III. Langsam getragen 11:04
    Track
    20
    Title
    III. Langsam getragen
    Duration
    11:04
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    David Munk-Nielsen