Clara & Robert Schumann Marie Vermeulin

• Clara Schumann (1819 - 1896): Soirées musicales, Op. 6:
• 1 Soirées musicales, Op. 6: I. Toccatina 02:05
• 2 Soirées musicales, Op. 6: II. Notturno 05:19
• 3 Soirées musicales, Op. 6: III. Mazurka 03:21
• 4 Soirées musicales, Op. 6: IV. Ballade 06:34
• 5 Soirées musicales, Op. 6: V. Mazurka 02:11
• 6 Soirées musicales, Op. 6: VI. Polonaise 03:52
• Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856): Kinderszenen, Op. 15:
• 7 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: I. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen 01:52
• 8 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: II. Kuriose Geschichte 01:07
• 9 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: III. Hasche-Mann 00:30
• 10 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: IV. Bittendes Kind 01:01
• 11 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: V. Glückes genug 00:42
• 12 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VI. Wichtige Begebenheit 00:51
• 13 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. Träumerei 02:46
• 14 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VIII. Am Kamin 00:54
• 15 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: IX. Ritter vom Steckenpferd 00:40
• 16 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: X. Fast zu ernst 01:51
• 17 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: XI. Fürchtenmachen 01:51
• 18 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: XII. Kind im Einschlummern 02:16
• 19 Kinderszenen, Op. 15: XIII. Der Dichter spricht 02:29
• Robert Schumann: Waldszenen, Op. 82:
• 20 Waldszenen, Op. 82: I. Eintritt 01:57
• 21 Waldszenen, Op. 82: II. Jäger auf der Lauer 01:23
• 22 Waldszenen, Op. 82: III. Eisame Blumen 02:17
• 23 Waldszenen, Op. 82: IV. Verrufene Stelle 03:30
• 24 Waldszenen, Op. 82: V. Freundliche Landschaft 01:04
• 25 Waldszenen, Op. 82: VI. Herberge 02:10
• 26 Waldszenen, Op. 82: VII. Vogel als Prophet 03:40
• 27 Waldszenen, Op. 82: VIII. Jagdlied 02:31
• 28 Waldszenen, Op. 82: IX. Abschied 04:19
• Clara Schumann:
• 29 Romanze ohne Opuszahl 05:09
• Total Runtime 01:10:12

Info for Clara & Robert Schumann

"How did you design the program for this disk?The disk is made up most importantly of pieces that I particularly enjoyed performing in concert. But rather than making two recordings, one for Robert and the other dedicated to Clara, I imagined making both composers converse within the same universe. We are of course familiar with the hidden messages they constantly sent each other through their music and it seemed interesting to me to recreate an imaginary conversation between these two immense musicians. "

Marie Vermeulin, piano

Marie Vermeulin
A First Prize winner of the International Music Tournament (Italy, 2004), and Grand Prize winner at the Maria Canals International Music Competition (Barcelona, 2006), and the Concours International Olivier Messiaen (Paris, 2007), Marie Vermeulin is undoubtedly a major discovery of recent years. Her playing has been noticed for its technical temerity, finesse, and exceptional maturity.

Despite her youth, Ms. Vermeulin boldly engages with demanding works such as Stravinsky’s Trois mouvements de Petrouchka, Schubert’s Wanderer-Fantaisie, Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit. She also plays major contemporary works (Boulez, Murail, Messiaen...), revealing an appetite to play and immerse herself in the widest possible repertoire. Ms. Vermeulin’s phrasing, her colorful and poetic touch, and her taste for theatrical expression all contribute to an artistic temperament that is distinguishable from the very first notes. Her concerts are greeted by unanimous praise, and listeners are delighted to discover a complete artist with a tonal palette of remarkable richness.

Before her thirtieth birthday, the pianist has already worked with the greatest conductors, (Pierre Boulez, Paul Goodwin...) and has performed in many of the finest festivals and venues in France (Cité de la Musique, Opéra Bastille...) and abroad (Spain, Italy, Germany, Lithuania, Switzerland, Belgium, Algeria, Moldova, Montenegro, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines...)

After her musical studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon and the Accademia Pianistica Internazionale of Imola, Ms. Vermeulin developed a special affinity with French music, including the work of Olivier Messiaen. Her interest in Messiaen has been encouraged by the great Messiaen interpreter Roger Muraro with whom she has performed Visions de l’Amen for two pianos.

Coinciding with Olivier Messiaen’s centennial in 2008, Ms. Vermeulin became known for her performances of a large number of works by the composer. Since then she continues to perform Messiaen’s work regularly throughout the world, sometimes coupling her recitals with master-classes and conferences. A regular guest at the Messiaen Festival in Meije, she chose to record this album at the Church of La Grave, known for its exceptional acoustics which were an inspiration for the composer.

Booklet for Clara & Robert Schumann