Michael Schafer - Friedman: Piano Works (2009)

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Title: Friedman: Piano Works
Year Of Release: 2009
Label: Genuin
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 78:04 min
Total Size: 215 MB
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Tracklist:

01. Theme Varie, Op. 30
02. 3 Intermezzi, Op. 31: No. 1. Andante, molto espressivo
03. Passacaglia, Op. 44
04. No. 1. Tempo giusto
05. No. 2. Tempo giusto
06. I. Herbst
07. II. Schlummerlied
08. III. Bauerntanz
09. IV. Wind
10. I. Dumka
11. II. Hymne
12. V. Vieux Refrain
13. Ballade, Op. 66
14. I. Weinachtslied
15. III. In der Dorfschenke
16. Stimmungen, Op. 79
17. No. 1. Grave, marcato
18. No. 2. Volante, con eleganza
19. No. 3. Con sentimento, meno mosso
20. No. 4. Molto agitato, ma sempre con dolcezza
21. No. 5. Molto tranquillo
22. No. 6. Allegro assai, fantastico
23. No. 7. Vivo, ma sempre con delicatezza
24. No. 8. Passionato ed agitato
25. 5 Morceaux, Op. 81: No. 4. Mirage
26. No. 1. Allegretto, semplice
27. No. 2. Sciolto, vivace
28. No. 3. Con sentimento, quasi andante
29. No. 4. Allegro molto, ritmico
30. No. 5. Allegretto piacevole
31. No. 6. Energico


Throughout his career legendary piano virtuoso Ignaz Friedman (1882-1948) served up delicacies and entrées wherever he performed, both on the concert podium and in the studio. The miniatures and larger selections featured on this recording are perfectly seasoned for the discriminating musical palate. This repertoire sets a high technical standard while evoking “longing and beauty.” The technical brilliance of ever-curious Michael Schäfer, who has already presented many rarely heard selections in GENUIN’s Un!erhört series, make these fin de siècle delicacies seem like they were composed just for him, his interpretation of the literature fitting like a glove, each track a joy to listen to. We recommend having a glass of 10-year-old, full-bodied red wine while listening ...

"Michael Schäfer not only has the pianistic adroitness but also the rich expressive resources to endow his interpretation with substance and thrilling virtuoso brilliance, churning drama, brooding clouds and moving inwardness."