Schumann: Fantasie, Arabeske, Kinderszenen Fabrizio Chiovetta

• Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856): Fantasie, Op. 17:
• 1 Schumann: Fantasie, Op. 17: I. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen – Im Legendenton – Erstes Tempo – Adagio – Im Tempo 12:26
• 2 Schumann: Fantasie, Op. 17: II. Mässig. Durchaus energisch – Etwas bewegter – Viel bewegter 07:34
• 3 Schumann: Fantasie, Op. 17: III. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten – Etwas bewegter – Nach und nach bewegter und Schneller – Adagio 11:37
• Arabeske, Op. 18:
• 4 Schumann: Arabeske, Op. 18 06:17
• Kinderszenen, Op. 15:
• 5 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 1, Von fremden Ländern und Menschen 01:41
• 6 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 2, Kuriose Geschichte 01:07
• 7 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 3, Hasche-Mann 00:30
• 8 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 4, Bittendes Kind 00:58
• 9 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 5, Glückes genug 01:08
• 10 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 6, Wichtige Begebenheit 00:48
• 11 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, Träumerei 02:33
• 12 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 8, Am Kamin 00:51
• 13 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 9, Ritter vom Steckenpferd 00:39
• 14 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 10, Fast zu ernst 01:51
• 15 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 11, Fürchtenmachen 01:29
• 16 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 12, Kind im Einschlummern 02:20
• 17 Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 13, Der Dichter spricht 02:19
• Album für die Jugend, Op. 68:
• 18 Schumann: Album für die Jugend, Op. 68: No. 30, Sehr langsam 03:33
• Total Runtime 59:41

Info for Schumann: Fantasie, Arabeske, Kinderszenen

Although the late 1830s were a difficult time in Robert Schumann's personal life, he also wrote some very brilliant piano works. Fabrizio Chiovetta presents three of them here, illustrating different aspects of the composer's poetic style. In the Fantasy dedicated to Liszt, Schumann is free and passionate, in the Arabesque lyrical and intimate, in the Kinderszenen simple and tender. Schumann himself described this cycle as "reflections of an elder and for elders", a representation of the world of children from the perspective of the adult.

Fabrizio Chiovetta, piano

Fabrizio Chiovetta
Born in Geneva, with Swiss and Italian nationality, Fabrizio Chiovetta studied with Dominique Weber, John Perry, and Paul Badura-Skoda, becoming a favored disciple of the latter. He has given numerous concerts in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East (Sommets Musicaux and Menuhin Festival in Gstaad, Lisztomanias, Victoria Hall, Berlioz Festival, Schloss Elmau, Tonhalle, Princeton Piano Festival, NCPA in Mumbai, National Center in Beijing, Oriental Art Center in Shanghai).

He has performed under the direction of Gábor Takács-Nagy, Arie van Beek, Mikael Toms, and Diego Matheuz. He is also a highly sought-after chamber musician, performing with partners such as the Belcea Quartet, Patrick Messina, Henri Demarquette, Benjamin Appl, Gautier Capuçon, Lise Berthaud, Pierre Fouchenneret, Camille Thomas, Alexandra Conunova, Sarah Nemtanu, Silvia Careddu, Sophie Karthäuser, Marc Coppey, Samuel Hasselhorn, and Werner Güra.

He premiered Tristan Murail's solo piano piece "Le rossignol en amour" and made the first recording of chamber works by Arvo Pärt, Jan Rääts, and André Previn. Also an improviser, he collaborates with musicians from various backgrounds (Vincent Ségal, Grégoire Maret, Marthe Keller).

His recordings for Palexa, Claves Records, and Aparté of works by Schumann, Schubert, Haydn, Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven have been praised by critics (Diapason, CHOC de CLASSICA, FonoForum, American Music Guide).

His latest Schumann album was awarded an "Editor's Choice" by Gramophone and a 10/10 by Classics Today.

Fabrizio Chiovetta has been teaching at the Haute école de musique de Genève on the sites of Geneva and Neuchâtel since 2009.

"His playing is distinguished by its elegance, sense of balance, and refinement." - France Musique

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