SCHUMANN; CLARA

Schumann

Dan Davis

Wolfgang Holzmair and Imogen Cooper have made several outstanding lieder recordings for Philips. Here’s another: songs of Robert and Clara Schumann. There’s no disputing the

Schumann: Symphonies/Songs

David Hurwitz

As Wolfgang Sawallisch turns over the reins of the Philadelphia Orchestra to his colleague Christophe Eschenbach, he leaves behind this worthy memento of his devotion

Clara Schumann: Chamber works

Jed Distler

If you’re not familiar with Clara Schumann’s music, this collection of solo and chamber works provides an excellent and inexpensive overview. Pianist Micaela Gelius favors

SCHÖNE WIEGE MEINER LEIDEN

David Vernier

This is the kind of disc that makes for an easy review: a first-rate recital featuring beautiful, sensitive, expressive singing guided by intelligent interpretive decisions

SVIATOSLAV RICHTER ARCHIVES VOL. 7

Jed Distler

Volume Seven in Doremi’s ongoing Sviatoslav Richter series focuses on the great pianist’s Schumann (both Robert and Clara, as we shall see). Richter’s main competition

Clara Schumann’s Piano

Jed Distler

Since the focus of this release is Clara Schumann’s restored piano, a Breitkopf & Härtel Concert-Flügel, we’ll discuss the instrument first. Its tangy sonority resembles