Schumann was one of the greatest composers for the piano, enriching its literature with a series of poetic works in which classical structure and romantic expression are masterfully combined. Always extremely interested in education, Schumann wrote a number of works such as the Album for the Young, featured on this new recording, which were specifically designed to aid the younger pianist whilst still possessing the freshness, vitality and lyricism that characterise all of Schumann’s finest music.