The ongoing Schubert + series produced by pianist Can akmur has revealed an exceptional Schubertian. Now in it’s sixth instalment, the series juxtaposes Schubert’s works with those of composers he inspired. This latest program shines a spotlight on Robert Schumann. Schumann held Schubert in the highest esteem and was one of the first to recognise him as one of the most visionary composers to have ever lived and this alone would have justified this coupling. However, akmur delves deeper, using the program as a springboard for a philosophical discussion about naturalism within German Romanticism.The program features Schubert’s brilliant Sonata in D major, D 850, composed in 1825 in the spa town of Bad Gastein. It’s composition amidst the Alpine scenery likely sparked his imagination, echoing the themes of millers, hunters, forests, and mountains prevalent in his songs. Robert Schumann’s Waldszenen (Forest Scenes) continues this thread of inspiration. In these nine miniatures, Schumann returns to the happy and simple lyricism reminiscent of early works like Kinderszenen. The program concludes with Schumann’s Three Phantasiestucke, Op. 111, included, according to akmur, for the uncanny similarity between it’s second piece and the slow movement of Schubert’s Sonata.This program promises a compelling journey into the heart of German Romanticism, guided by Can akmur through the works of two of it’s most pivotal figures.

Tracklist:

1. Piano Sonata in D major, D 850~I. Allegro vivace
2. Piano Sonata in D major, D 850~II. Con moto
3. Piano Sonata in D major, D 850~III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace – Trio
4. Piano Sonata in D major, D 850~IV. Rondo. Allegro moderato
5. Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 1 Eintritt
6. Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 2 Jger auf der Lauer
7. Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 3 Einsame Blumen
8. Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 4 Verrufene Stelle
9. Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 5 Freundliche Landschaft
10. Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 6 Herberge
11. Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 7 Vogel als Prophet
12. Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 8 Jagdlied
13. Waldszenen, Op. 82~No. 9 Abschied
14. Drei Phantasiestcke, Op. 111~No. 1 in C minor. Sehr rasch, mit leidenschaftlichem Vortrag
15. Drei Phantasiestcke, Op. 111~No. 2 in A flat major. Ziemlich langsam
16. Drei Phantasiestcke, Op. 111~No. 3 in C minor. Krftig und sehr markiert

UPC: 7318599927602
Label: Bis
Release Date: 4.10.26
Format: CD