Études symphoniques, Op 13 (Schumann)

from Schumann: Piano Music (CDA67166)

1 Thema: Andante [1'45]
2 Variation 1: Un poco più vivo [1'05]
3 Variation 2 [3'14]
4 Étude 3: Vivace [1'23]
5 Variation 3 [0'58]
6 Variation 4 [1'05]
7 Variation 5 [0'51]
8 Variation 6: Allegro molto [1'04]
9 Variation 7 [2'56]
10 Étude 9: Presto possibile [0'39]
11 Variation 8 [1'13]
12 Variation 9 [2'35]
13 Finale: Allegro brillante [6'16]

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