David Munk-Nielsen - Between Fire and Silence - Piano music by Schumann & Sibelius (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Kinderszenen, Op.15: I. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen
02. Kinderszenen, Op.15: II. Kuriose Geschichte
03. Kinderszenen, Op.15: III. Hasche-Mann
04. Kinderszenen, Op.15: IV. Bittendes Kind
05. Kinderszenen, Op.15: V. Glückes genug
06. Kinderszenen, Op.15: VI. Wichtige Begebenheit
07. Kinderszenen, Op.15: VII. Träumerei
08. Kinderszenen, Op.15: VIII. Am Kamin
09. Kinderszenen, Op.15: IX. Ritter vom Steckenpferd
10. Kinderszenen, Op.15: X. Fast zu ernst
11. Kinderszenen, Op.15: XI. Fürchtenmachen
12. Kinderszenen, Op.15: XII. Kind im Einschlummern
13. Kinderszenen, Op.15: XIII. Der Dichter spricht
14. 10 Pieces, Op.24: 1. Impromptu
15. 10 Pieces, Op.24: 8. Nocturno
16. 10 Pieces, Op.24: 9. Romance
17. 6 Impromptus, Op.5: Impromptu no.5
18. Fantasie in C Major, Op.17: Durchaus fantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen
20. Fantaise in C Major, Op.17: Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten

Between Fire and Silence is the debut album of the young Danish pianist David Munk-Nielsen, presenting a pro-gram that brings together the Romantic worlds of Robert Schumann and Jean Sibelius. Through this combination, the recording explores a rich musical landscape shaped by contrasts between intimacy and passion, reflection and intensity. At the heart of the album are two central piano works by Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15 and the monumental Fantasie, Op. 17. In Kinderszenen, Schumann looks back on childhood through a series of poetic miniatures that capture innocence, nostalgia, and quiet reflection. Pieces such as the famous Träumerei reveal the composer’s deeply lyrical voice and his gift for expressing profound emotion within a small musical frame.