Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Major, D. 850 - Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15

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The virtuoso pianist Arcadi Volodos, celebrated for the richness of his tonal colors and the depth of his interpretations, offers here an exceptional recital, now available on CD, devoted to two major figures of German Romanticism: Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann. On the program, Schubert’s luminous Sonata No. 17 in D major D.850, a broad and contrasting work, stands alongside Schumann’s famous Kinderszenen, a cycle of brief and poetic pieces among the most popular in the piano repertoire. The album includes several emblematic pieces, such as Träumerei, Von fremden Ländern und Menschen, and Kind im Einschlummern, true gems of sensitivity and delicacy. Already unanimously praised by critics for his previous recordings, notably Schubert’s Sonata D.959, Arcadi Volodos confirms here his status as an exceptional interpreter. The international press is full of praise: “This album is simply exceptional” (The Times), endowed with “unmatched pianistic finesse” (Gramophone), and a “magical touch” (Stern). An essential record for lovers of romantic piano, combining virtuosity, poetry, and expressive depth.