Carnaval, Op 9 (Schumann)
from Myra Hess - The complete solo and concerto studio recordings (APR7504)
1 Préambule: Quasi maestoso [2'25]
2 Pierrot: Moderato [1'16]
3 Arlequin: Vivo [0'43]
4 Valse noble: Un poco maestoso [1'23]
5 Eusebius: Adagio [1'58]
6 Florestan: Passionato [0'59]
7 Coquette: Vivo [1'05]
8 Réplique: L'istesso tempo [0'29]
9 Papillons: Prestissimo [0'45]
10 ASCH–SCHA (Lettres dansantes): Presto [0'37]
11 Chiarina: Passionato [1'08]
12 Chopin: Agitato [1'39]
13 Estrella: Con affetto [0'32]
14 Reconnaissance: Animato [1'35]
15 Pantalon et Colombine: Presto [0'55]
16 Valse allemande: Molto vivace [0'51]
17 Paganini (Intermezzo): Presto [1'10]
18 Aveu: Passionato [1'04]
19 Promenade: Comodo [1'49]
20 Pause: Vivo [0'19]
21 Marche des Davidsbündler contre les Philistins: Non allegro [3'54]
26 minutes 36 seconds 21 tracks
‘In one disc after another you are drawn towards a deeply personal quality that endeared her to thousands … this set will prompt endless reappraisal as well as ample confirmation of Hess's enduri ...
‘A stunning collection of music played by one of the most talented of British pianist’ (MusicWeb International)