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In this new album dedicated to Robert Schumann, pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja performs several major works by the composer, including Papillons, the Abegg Variations, the Symphonic Studies, and the 2 sonatas. Through her playing, she highlights the structure, clarity, and musical richness of these pieces. Known for her exacting standards and technical mastery, the pianist offers a reading that is both restrained and expressive in this recording, which bears witness to her deep commitment to Schumann's music.

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  • Album Schumann
  • Artist Elisabeth Leonskaja
  • Release date 2026-02-27
  • Label WARNER CLASSICS
  • Distributor WARNER MUSIC FRANCE
  • Format CD
  • EAN 5021732875679
  • Number of discs 2
  • Number of tracks 52

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Disc 1

  1. Abegg Variations, Op. 1: Thema
  2. Abegg Variations, Op. 1: Variation I
  3. Abegg Variations, Op. 1: Variation II
  4. Abegg Variations, Op. 1: Variation III
  5. Abegg Variations, Op. 1: Variation IV
  6. Abegg Variations, Op. 1: Finale alla fantasia
  7. Papillons, Op. 2: Introduzione
  8. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 1, Allegro comodo
  9. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 2, Prestissimo
  10. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 3, Allegro molto
  11. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 4, Presto
  12. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 5, Più andante
  13. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 6, Allegro molto - Poco più tranquillo
  14. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 7, Semplice
  15. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 8, Allegro feroce - Poco meno mosso
  16. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 9, Prestissimo
  17. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 10, Vivo - Più lento
  18. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 11, Allegro maestoso - Più lento - In tempo
  19. Papillons, Op. 2: No. 12, Finale. Con brio - Più lento
  20. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Theme
  21. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Variation I
  22. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Variation II
  23. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Variation III
  24. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Variation IV
  25. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Variation V
  26. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Theme. Andante
  27. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude I
  28. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude II
  29. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude III
  30. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude IV
  31. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude V
  32. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude VI
  33. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude VII
  34. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude VIII
  35. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude IX
  36. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude X
  37. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude XI
  38. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13: Etude XII
  39. Theme and Variations in E-Flat Major, WoO 24 "Geistervariationen": Theme
  40. Theme and Variations in E-Flat Major, WoO 24 "Geistervariationen": Variation I
  41. Theme and Variations in E-Flat Major, WoO 24 "Geistervariationen": Variation II
  42. Theme and Variations in E-Flat Major, WoO 24 "Geistervariationen": Variation III
  43. Theme and Variations in E-Flat Major, WoO 24 "Geistervariationen": Variation IV
  44. Theme and Variations in E-Flat Major, WoO 24 "Geistervariationen": Variation V

Disc 2

  1. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: I. Un poco adagio - Allegro vivace
  2. Piano Sonata n°1 in F-Sharp Min., Op.11: II. Aria. Senza passione, ma espressivo
  3. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: III. Scherzo. Allegrissimo
  4. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Min., Op. 11: IV. Finale. Allegro un poco maestoso
  5. Piano Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22: I. So rasch wie moglich
  6. Piano Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22: II. Andantino. Getragen
  7. Piano Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22: III. Scherzo. Sehr rasch und markiert
  8. Piano Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22: IV. Rondo. Presto