Great Composers in Words & Music: Robert Schumann
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Great Composers in Words & Music: Robert Schumann

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Composer
Robert Schumann
Artist
Various
Format
CD
Discs
1
Label
Naxos
Released
Mar 22, 2024
Catalog #
8578375
UPC
747313837571

About

The latest instalment in this popular series turns to the life and times of Robert Schumann. The text is written by Davinia Caddy, narrated by Leighton Pugh, and features excerpts from some of Schumann’s best-known works.

Tracklist 36 tracks

  1. 1 Introduction 00:08
    Track
    1
    Title
    Introduction
    Duration
    00:08
  2. 2 Carnaval, Op. 9: No. 13. Estrella 00:27
    Track
    2
    Title
    Carnaval, Op. 9: No. 13. Estrella
    Duration
    00:27
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Boris Giltburg
  3. 3 Leafing through the latest biographies of the 19th-century German composer Robert Schumann, it is tempting to fast-forward to the final chapters… 05:32
    Track
    3
    Title
    Leafing through the latest biographies of the 19th-century German composer Robert Schumann, it is tempting to fast-forward to the final chapters…
    Duration
    05:32
  4. 4 Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: No. 7. Träumerei (Dreaming) (excerpt) 00:49
    Track
    4
    Title
    Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: No. 7. Träumerei (Dreaming) (excerpt)
    Duration
    00:49
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Evelyne Dubourg
  5. 5 One of Schumann's best loved melodies: Träumerei ('Dreaming') from his 1838 piano collection Kinderszenen ('Scenes from Childhood')… 03:23
    Track
    5
    Title
    One of Schumann's best loved melodies: Träumerei ('Dreaming') from his 1838 piano collection Kinderszenen ('Scenes from Childhood')…
    Duration
    03:23
  6. 6 11 Jugendlieder, Anhang M2: No. 4. An Anna I (Lange harrt' ich) (excerpt) 00:55
    Track
    6
    Title
    11 Jugendlieder, Anhang M2: No. 4. An Anna I (Lange harrt' ich) (excerpt)
    Duration
    00:55
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Hans Jörg Mammel, Uta Hielscher
  7. 7 In late March 1828, after leaving high school, Schumann matriculated at the University of Leipzig to study Law. 02:42
    Track
    7
    Title
    In late March 1828, after leaving high school, Schumann matriculated at the University of Leipzig to study Law.
    Duration
    02:42
  8. 8 Piano Quartet in C Minor, Anh. E1: II. Minuetto: Presto (excerpt) 01:36
    Track
    8
    Title
    Piano Quartet in C Minor, Anh. E1: II. Minuetto: Presto (excerpt)
    Duration
    01:36
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Thomas Selditz
    Ensemble
    Trio Parnassus
  9. 9 In the summer of 1829, Schumann left Leipzig for Heidelberg, ostensibly to continue his studies… 02:29
    Track
    9
    Title
    In the summer of 1829, Schumann left Leipzig for Heidelberg, ostensibly to continue his studies…
    Duration
    02:29
  10. 10 Theme and Variations on the name Abegg, Op. 1 (excerpt) 01:33
    Track
    10
    Title
    Theme and Variations on the name Abegg, Op. 1 (excerpt)
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Kotaro Fukuma
  11. 11 Schumann departed Heidelberg for Leipzig in September 1830… 04:37
    Track
    11
    Title
    Schumann departed Heidelberg for Leipzig in September 1830…
    Duration
    04:37
  12. 12 Papillons (Butterflies), Op. 2: XII. Finale 02:13
    Track
    12
    Title
    Papillons (Butterflies), Op. 2: XII. Finale
    Duration
    02:13
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Boris Giltburg
  13. 13 The summer of 1833 brought with it a deep depression that would later recur at roughly evenly spaced periods throughout the composer's life. 03:47
    Track
    13
    Title
    The summer of 1833 brought with it a deep depression that would later recur at roughly evenly spaced periods throughout the composer's life.
    Duration
    03:47
  14. 14 Carnaval, Op. 9: No. 5. Eusebius - No. 6. Florestan 02:59
    Track
    14
    Title
    Carnaval, Op. 9: No. 5. Eusebius - No. 6. Florestan
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Boris Giltburg
  15. 15 Schumann's affair with Ernestine ended towards the end of 1835, a few months after the composer discovered her illegitimate birth – and thus that she had no dowry. 04:05
    Track
    15
    Title
    Schumann's affair with Ernestine ended towards the end of 1835, a few months after the composer discovered her illegitimate birth – and thus that she had no dowry.
    Duration
    04:05
  16. 16 Kreisleriana, Op. 16: I. Äusserst bewegt (excerpt) 01:31
    Track
    16
    Title
    Kreisleriana, Op. 16: I. Äusserst bewegt (excerpt)
    Duration
    01:31
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Jenő Jandó
  17. 17 'Sometimes your music actually frightens me, and I wonder: is it really true that the creator of such things is going to be my husband?' 04:53
    Track
    17
    Title
    'Sometimes your music actually frightens me, and I wonder: is it really true that the creator of such things is going to be my husband?'
    Duration
    04:53
  18. 18 Dichterliebe (Poet's Love), Op. 48: No. 11. Ein Jüngling liebt ein Mädchen (A Young Man Loves a Maiden) 01:09
    Track
    18
    Title
    Dichterliebe (Poet's Love), Op. 48: No. 11. Ein Jüngling liebt ein Mädchen (A Young Man Loves a Maiden)
    Duration
    01:09
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Thomas E. Bauer, Uta Hielscher
  19. 19 If 1840 was Schumann's year of song, then 1841 was his year of orchestral music… 01:52
    Track
    19
    Title
    If 1840 was Schumann's year of song, then 1841 was his year of orchestral music…
    Duration
    01:52
  20. 20 Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38, "Spring": I. Andante un poco maestoso - Allegro molto vivace (excerpt) 02:31
    Track
    20
    Title
    Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38, "Spring": I. Andante un poco maestoso - Allegro molto vivace (excerpt)
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Ensemble
    Brussels Philharmonic
    Conductor
    Ali Rahbari
  21. 21 1842 witnessed another creative departure: chamber music… 01:40
    Track
    21
    Title
    1842 witnessed another creative departure: chamber music…
    Duration
    01:40
  22. 22 Das Paradies und die Peri (Paradise and the Peri), Op. 50, Part III: Verstossen! Verschlossen (Cast Out! From the Golden Gate) (excerpt) 01:02
    Track
    22
    Title
    Das Paradies und die Peri (Paradise and the Peri), Op. 50, Part III: Verstossen! Verschlossen (Cast Out! From the Golden Gate) (excerpt)
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Magdaléna Hajóssyová
    Ensemble
    Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Wolf-Dieter Hauschild
  23. 23 Schumann's next main musical projects were orchestral in nature… 03:05
    Track
    23
    Title
    Schumann's next main musical projects were orchestral in nature…
    Duration
    03:05
  24. 24 Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo: Andantino grazioso - III. Allegro vivace (excerpt) 01:14
    Track
    24
    Title
    Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo: Andantino grazioso - III. Allegro vivace (excerpt)
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Jenő Jandó
    Ensemble
    Budapest Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    András Ligeti
  25. 25 1845 also witnessed a series of works based on Schumann's continuing study of musical counterpoint… 03:06
    Track
    25
    Title
    1845 also witnessed a series of works based on Schumann's continuing study of musical counterpoint…
    Duration
    03:06
  26. 26 Genoveva, Op. 81: Overture (excerpt) 02:09
    Track
    26
    Title
    Genoveva, Op. 81: Overture (excerpt)
    Duration
    02:09
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Ensemble
    Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Wildner
  27. 27 Schumann's new-found interest in dramatic music would give rise to two additional large-scale works: Manfred, incidental music based on Lord Byron's 1817 poem; and the grand orchestral-choral work… 02:26
    Track
    27
    Title
    Schumann's new-found interest in dramatic music would give rise to two additional large-scale works: Manfred, incidental music based on Lord Byron's 1817 poem; and the grand orchestral-choral work…
    Duration
    02:26
  28. 28 4 Marches, Op. 76: No. 4 in E-Flat Major: Mit kraft und feuer (excerpt) 01:17
    Track
    28
    Title
    4 Marches, Op. 76: No. 4 in E-Flat Major: Mit kraft und feuer (excerpt)
    Duration
    01:17
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Juan Carlos Rodríguez
  29. 29 Schumann had long been trying to find a lucrative salaried position – in Leipzig, Dresden or elsewhere. 01:52
    Track
    29
    Title
    Schumann had long been trying to find a lucrative salaried position – in Leipzig, Dresden or elsewhere.
    Duration
    01:52
  30. 30 Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: II. Romanze: Ziemlich langsam (excerpt) 01:44
    Track
    30
    Title
    Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: II. Romanze: Ziemlich langsam (excerpt)
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Ensemble
    Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR
    Conductor
    Neville Marriner
  31. 31 Schumann held his Düsseldorf position for three seasons, a period during which he continued to compose large-scale works intended for public performance… 03:25
    Track
    31
    Title
    Schumann held his Düsseldorf position for three seasons, a period during which he continued to compose large-scale works intended for public performance…
    Duration
    03:25
  32. 32 Variations on an Original Theme, Anh. F39, "Geistervariationen" (Ghost Variations): Theme: Leise, innig (excerpt) 00:50
    Track
    32
    Title
    Variations on an Original Theme, Anh. F39, "Geistervariationen" (Ghost Variations): Theme: Leise, innig (excerpt)
    Duration
    00:50
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Olivier Chauzu
  33. 33 All too aware of his deteriorating condition, and afraid of causing physical harm to his wife, Schumann asked that he be removed to an asylum on the 26th of February 1854. 01:03
    Track
    33
    Title
    All too aware of his deteriorating condition, and afraid of causing physical harm to his wife, Schumann asked that he be removed to an asylum on the 26th of February 1854.
    Duration
    01:03
  34. 34 Variations on an Original Theme, Anh. F39, "Geistervariationen" (Ghost Variations): Variation 4 (excerpt) 00:48
    Track
    34
    Title
    Variations on an Original Theme, Anh. F39, "Geistervariationen" (Ghost Variations): Variation 4 (excerpt)
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Olivier Chauzu
  35. 35 The story, however, does not end here… 02:28
    Track
    35
    Title
    The story, however, does not end here…
    Duration
    02:28
  36. 36 Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 1: III. Lebhaft, doch nicht schnell (excerpt) 01:33
    Track
    36
    Title
    Violin Concerto in D Minor, WoO 1: III. Lebhaft, doch nicht schnell (excerpt)
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Ilya Kaler
    Ensemble
    Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Pietari Inkinen