Composer(s): Schumann, Robert
Conductor(s): Gunzenhauser, Stephen
Orchestra(s): Gulbenkian Orchestra
Artist(s): Costa, Sequeira
Label: Naxos
Genre: Concerto
Period: Romantic
Catalogue No: 8.571060
Barcode: 0747313106073
Distribution Note(s):
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Release Date: 01/2007

SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto, Op. 54 / Introduction and Allegro appassionato

The pianist is not only a soloist in Schumann’s seminal concerto, he is also part of the orchestra. Schumann transformed Classical contrast into Romantic interplay. This revolutionary approach changed the genre forever and ensured the popularity of this passionately expressive masterpiece.

Tracklist

Schumann, Robert
Gulbenkian Orchestra (Orchestra)
Costa, Sequeira (piano)
Gunzenhauser, Stephen (Conductor)
1I. Allegro affettuoso13:55
Gulbenkian Orchestra (Orchestra)
Costa, Sequeira (piano)
Gunzenhauser, Stephen (Conductor)
2II. Intermezzo: Andante grazioso04:57
Costa, Sequeira (piano)
Gunzenhauser, Stephen (Conductor)
Gulbenkian Orchestra (Orchestra)
3III. Allegro vivace10:40
Gunzenhauser, Stephen (Conductor)
Gulbenkian Orchestra (Orchestra)
Costa, Sequeira (piano)
Gunzenhauser, Stephen (Conductor)
Gulbenkian Orchestra (Orchestra)
Costa, Sequeira (piano)
4Introduction and Allegro appassionato, Op. 9214:56
Gunzenhauser, Stephen (Conductor)
Gulbenkian Orchestra (Orchestra)
Costa, Sequeira (piano)
Costa, Sequeira (piano)
Gulbenkian Orchestra (Orchestra)
Gunzenhauser, Stephen (Conductor)
5Introduction and Concert-Allegro, Op. 13413:43
Costa, Sequeira (piano)
Gulbenkian Orchestra (Orchestra)
Gunzenhauser, Stephen (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 58:11