Emile Naoumoff – Schumann: Carnaval Op. 9, Fantasie Op. 17 & Mondnacht Op. 39 No. 5 (2022) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Emile Naoumoff – Schumann: Carnaval Op. 9, Fantasie Op. 17 & Mondnacht Op. 39 No. 5 (2022)
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The great Bulgarian pianist and composer of Greek origin Emile Naoumoff who was Nadia Boulanger’s last disciple, continues his collaboration with the Parisian label Melism Records presenting a recital entirely dedicated to Schumann’s music. The program consists of two cornerstone works of German Romanticism, the Carnaval, Op. 9, a cycle of 21 “scènes mignonnes” set on four notes, and the Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17.

In the Carnaval, Schumann once more explores his imaginary characters inspired by those of Jean Paul, such as the contrasting personalities of Eusebius and Florestan, in a whirlwind of poetic atmospheres. In the Fantasie, Schumann uses Beethoven as his model, while also declaring his passion for Clara Wieck. The initial theme in C Major is inspired by the initial two letters of Clara’s first name through the German notes nomenclature’s C-A. It is undoubtedly one of the German composer’s greatest works where Emile Naoumoff offers his signature Finale’s coda, in the tradition of the ninetieeth century’s performance practices.

Tracklist:

01. Emile Naoumoff – I. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen – Im Legendenton (16:35)
02. Emile Naoumoff – II. Mässig, durchaus energisch – Etwas bewegter – Viel bewegter (08:11)
03. Emile Naoumoff – III. Langsam getragen – Durchweg leise zu halten – Etwas bewegter (13:16)
04. Emile Naoumoff – Liederkreis, Op. 39: V. Mondnacht (Zart, heimlich) [Arr. for Piano Solo] (03:58)
05. Emile Naoumoff – No. 1. Préambule (Quasi maestoso – Animato – Presto) (02:35)
06. Emile Naoumoff – No. 2. Pierrot (Moderato) – No. 3. Arlequin (Vivo) – No. 4. Valse noble (Un poco maestoso) (05:27)
07. Emile Naoumoff – No. 5. Eusebius (Adagio – Più lento molto teneramente) (02:19)
08. Emile Naoumoff – No. 6. Florestan (Passionato) – No. 7. Coquette (Vivo) – No. 8. Replique (L’istesso tempo) (03:30)
09. Emile Naoumoff – No. 9a. Sphinxes – No. 9b. Papillons (Prestissimo) – No. 10. Lettres dansantes (Presto) – No. 11. Chiarina (Passionato) – No. 12. Chopin (Agitato) (04:56)
10. Emile Naoumoff – No. 13. Estrella (Con affetto – Più presto molto espressivo) – No. 14. Reconnaissance (Animato) – No. 15. Pantalon et Colombine (Presto) (03:32)
11. Emile Naoumoff – No. 16. Valse allemande (Molto vivace) – No. 17. Paganini (Intermezzo. Presto) – Tempo primo ma più vivo (02:58)
12. Emile Naoumoff – No. 18. Aveu (Passionato) – No. 19. Promenade (Con moto) (04:11)
13. Emile Naoumoff – No. 20. Pause (Vivo precipitandosi) – No. 21. Marche des Davidsbündler contre les Philistins (Non allegro – Molto più vivace – Vivo) (04:39)

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