Schumann - Liszt (Hybrid SACD)

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Pedro Burmester is an inspiring portuguese pianist who contributed to the famed 'Casa de Música' in porto (portugal). the recording features Liszt’s Sonata in B minor and Schumann’s Fantasie in C major Op. 17 and was completed in february 2005.

since giving his first recital at the age of ten, Pedro Burmester, has won numerous national and international prizes and toured throughout the world. he has performed with many well-known orchestras (such as the National Opera Orchestra Belgium, Northern Synfonia of England, Nederlands Kamerorkest, Gulbenkian Orchestra, Rotterdam Philharmonic, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra to name a few). Pedro was invited by Sir Georg Solti to perform Beethoven V with the London Symphony Orchestra at the opening concert of "Lisbon, Cultural Capital of Europe '94".

Robert Schumann :

1. Fantasy in C, Op 17 - I Durchaus fantastisch und leidenschafltich vorzutragen

2. II Mässig. Durchaus enerigsch - Etwas Langsamer -Viel Bewegter

3. III Langsam Getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten - Etwas bewegter

Franz Liszt :

4. Piano Sonata in B Minor, S 178 - Lento Assai - Allegro Energico - Grandioso - Cantando Espressivo

5. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Energico

6. Allegro Energico - Lento Assai

Review

Liszt Schumann, January 2010,

“Burmester is the first pianist since the Soviet titan to give Schumann's Fantasie the kind of recklessly virtuosic, emotionally incandescent, utterly individualist performance for which Richter was revered. Burmester doesn't just play the notes — he infuses them with unbearable energy and overwhelming intensity, making the most of every jot and title in the score. Better yet, Burmester goes behind, below, and above the score, and like the greatest Romantic pianists, re-creates the score as a totally compelling musical and emotional experience… For listeners looking to be ravished, try Burmester.”, James Leonard, www.allmusic.com, 09/06

"De meeslepende speelstijl van Burmester is indrukwekkend"

"Burmester vertelt, prevelt, en tiert in deze stukken alsof hij ze zelf geschreven heeft"

"Met deze CD staat de boeiende musicus opnieuw op het voorplan"
De Standaard, VR, 18/06/2005

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