Description

The majority of compositions in this collection were penned by Schumann before his 30th birthday - a prolific period that saw the creation of many of his acclaimed piano works, as well as the outpouring of songs celebrating his engagement to Clara Wieck. Schumann's Albumleaves, presented here in miniature form, beautifully encapsulate the warmth and resonance he achieved through his piano writing during this creative era.

Songs / Content

• 1. Albumblatter No. 1 (Ziemlich langsam): No. 4 from 'Bunte Blatter', Op. 99
• 2. Albumblatter No. 2 (Schnell): No. 5 from 'Bunte Blatter', Op. 99
• 3. Albumblatter No. 3 (Ziemlich langsam): No.6 from 'Bunte Blatter', Op. 99
• 4. Albumblatter No. 4 (Sehr langsam): No. 7 from 'Bunte Blatter', Op. 99
• 5. Albumblatter No. 5 (Langsam): No. 8 from 'Bunte Blatter', Op. 99
• 6. Elfe: No. 17 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124
• 7. Landler: No. 7 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124
• 8. Larghetto: No. 13 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124
• 9. Leid ohne Ende (Unending Sorrow): No. 8 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124
• 10. Leides Ahnung (Foreboding of Sorrow): No. 2 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124
• 11. Phantasiestuck (Fantastic Piece): No. 19 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124
• 12. Phantasietanz (Fantastic Dance): No. 5 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124
• 13. Schlummerlied (Lullaby): No. 16 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124
• 14. Waltz (in Ab): No. 15 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124
• 15. Walzer (in A minor): No. 4 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124
• 16. Wiegenliedchen (Cradle Song): No. 6 from 'Albumblatter', Op. 124