Jarred Dunn - Schumann Daydreams (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 1, Of Foreign Lands and People
02. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 2, Curious Tale
03. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 3, Blind Man's Bluff
04. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 4, Pleading Child
05. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 5, Happy Enough
06. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 6, Important Event
07. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, Dreaming
08. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 8, By the Hearth
09. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 9, Knight of the Hobby-horse
10. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 10, Almost Too Serious
11. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 11, Frightening
12. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 12, Child Falling Asleep
13. Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 13, The Poet Speaks
14. Arabeske in C Major, Op. 18
15. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 1, Entrance
16. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 2, Hunters on the Lookout
17. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 3, Lonely Flowers
18. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 4, Haunted Place
19. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 5, Friendly Landscape
20. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 6, The Wayside Inn
21. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 7, The Prophet Bird
22. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 8, Hunting Song
23. Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 9, Farewell
24. Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 1, In the Evening
25. Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 2, Soaring
26. Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 3, Why?
27. Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 4, Whims
28. Romance in F-Sharp Major, Op. 28 No. 2
29. Sonata in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: I. Un poco adagio. Allegro vivace
30. Sonata in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: II. Aria
31. Sonata in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: III. Scherzo. Intermezzo

When playing Schumann, I sometimes enter a state of pseudo-consciousness. I feel I'm in a lucid daydream. I recall life experiences triggered by harmonies or melodies only a mind like Schumann's could create. I might cry or suddenly experience chills. After so many years with this music, I am certain that Schumann meant for us to detect this dimension. In such moments, new options about sound and timing occur to me. I play in the here and now even if I had not practiced that way. Spontaneity overtakes everything. While recording this album, I took risks again and again: when spontaneity asked me to override versions ingrained over decades, I obeyed. It was worth it. On this album, you will hear playing that is spontaneous and in the moment. At times it may surprise you. But I want you to experience listening to Schumann as he decodes life: without prejudgment in full awareness of feelings. After a few listenings, you will discern each note’s purpose in conveying a deeper message. Being in the moment with a Schumann masterpiece is a musical encounter like no other. I hope it is worth it for you as well.