Handel, R. Schumann & Schulz-Evler

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For his tenth solo recording for Alpha Classics and Outhere Music, Nelson Goerner returns to a composer he holds especially dear: Schumann, here with his imaginary brotherhood of the "Davidites" [Davidsbündler], which aims to fight against the Philistines, musicians deemed decorative and traditionalist (such as Rossini, Bellini, or Donizetti). Robert begins the Davidsbündlertänze a few days after August 14, 1837, the date of his engagement to Clara. Between idyllic dreams and fiery protests, Goerner can fully develop his sense of narrative... Earlier, he brings his sensitivity to the service of the 21 variations of Handel's Chaconne in G major, published in 1735 under the title "Suite No. 2". A Viennese sweet treat and virtuosic intoxication conclude this recital with the Arabesques on "The Beautiful Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss the Younger, written by the Polish composer Adolf Schulz-Evler (1852/4-1905).