Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Robert Schumann's piano masterpieces with "Schumann in English, Vol. 1," a captivating collection of song cycles and solo piano works, set to be released on March 8, 2024, by Signum Records. This album is a testament to Schumann's profound musicality and poetic sensibilities, featuring his renowned song cycles "A Poet's Love" (Op. 48) and "A Woman's Life, a Woman's Love" (Op. 42), as well as the evocative "Song Cycle to Poems by Eichendorff" (Op. 39). Each piece is a delicate interplay of words and music, beautifully translated into English, allowing the listener to fully appreciate the depth and nuance of Schumann's compositions.
The album spans a diverse range of emotions and themes, from the tender and romantic to the introspective and melancholic. Schumann's piano works are performed with exquisite sensitivity, showcasing the composer's unique ability to convey complex emotions through his music. The duration of the album is 1 hour and 18 minutes, offering a substantial journey through Schumann's rich musical landscape.
"Schumann in English, Vol. 1" is a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and anyone seeking to explore the timeless beauty of Schumann's piano repertoire. This album is a celebration of Schumann's enduring legacy, offering a fresh perspective on his works through the lens of English translation.
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Tracks
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 1, Far from homeRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 2, IntermezzoRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 3, A forest dialogueRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 4, SilenceRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 5, Moonlit nightRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 6, A beautiful foreign landRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 7, In a castleRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 8, In a foreign countryRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 9, SadnessRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 10, TwilightRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 11, In a woodRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
Song cycle, to poems by Eichendorff, Op. 39: No. 12, Spring nightRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Ailish Tynan
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 1, In May, the sweetest time of yearRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 2, Perhaps my tears could waterRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 3, The birds and the beesRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 4, I gaze into your eyes of blueRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 5, Creation is kissed by the starlightRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 6, The vast and vaulted cathedralRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 7, I don’t complainRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 8, If only the flowers in the gardenRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 9, The room is whirling and swirlingRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 10, Sometimes I hear the musicRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 11, A boy’s in love with someoneRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 12, A beautiful summer morningRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 13, I dreamed I was weepingRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 14, At night-time it happensRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 15, In my imaginationRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A Poet’s Love, Op. 48: No. 16, A thousand empty love songsRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Roderick Williams
A woman’s life, a woman’s love, Op. 42: No. 1, Ever since I saw himRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Kathryn Rudge
A woman’s life, a woman’s love, Op. 42: No. 2, How on earth can I describe him?Robert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Kathryn Rudge
A woman’s life, a woman’s love, Op. 42: No. 3, Perhaps I dreamed that it happenedRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Kathryn Rudge
A woman’s life, a woman’s love, Op. 42: No. 4, Oh ring on my fingerRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Kathryn Rudge
A woman’s life, a woman’s love, Op. 42: No. 5, Somebody help meRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Kathryn Rudge
A woman’s life, a woman’s love, Op. 42: No. 6, Dearest loveRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Kathryn Rudge
A woman’s life, a woman’s love, Op. 42: No. 7, Nobody told meRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Kathryn Rudge
A woman’s life, a woman’s love, Op. 42: No. 8, Now you have hurt meRobert Schumann, Christopher Glynn, Kathryn Rudge
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