Best of Schumann

Robert Schumann (Composer), Alexander Rahbari (Conductor), Andras Ligeti (Conductor), Johannes Wildner (Conductor), Kodaly Quartet (Performer), BRT Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Budapest Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Polish Radio Orchestra & Chorus Katowice (Orchestra), Balazs Szokolay (Performer), Balázs Szokolay (Performer), Jeno Jando (Performer), Kristin Merscher (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Kodaly Quartet, Balazs Szokolay, Balázs Szokolay, Jeno Jando, Kristin Merscher
• Orchestra: BRT Philharmonic Orchestra, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Polish Radio Orchestra & Chorus Katowice
• Conductor: Alexander Rahbari, Andras Ligeti, Johannes Wildner
• Composer: Robert Schumann
• Audio CD (September 11, 1997)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Naxos
• ASIN: B0000014HD
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,990 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Introduction to the Music of Robert Schumann, August 15, 2007

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JohnL "jomin44" (Alexander, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best of Schumann (Audio CD)

Fine music here! I especially love Schumann's fantastic Piano Quintet in E flat. The Scherzo-Trio is included here on this CD. Awesome! This is absolutely my favorite chamber music by ANY composer. I enthusiastically recommend the entire Piano Quintet on Naxos Schumann, Brahms: Piano Quintets (coupled with Brahm's very good Quintet... see the great reviews from other Amazon customers). Also on this CD is the Manfred Overture, selections from two of his Symphonies, solo piano music, and of course part of his famous Piano Concerto in A minor. For those who don't know, the Naxos CD label has been widely recognized in classical circles as simply the best BUDGET label around. However, don't be fooled by the nice low price. These are all modern, quality digital recordings, many of which are critically-acclaimed. Take it from me, the owner of 500-plus classical CDs. Of these, 100-plus are from this wonderful label: Naxos. You will enjoy this CD, not just the modest cost!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Average, April 29, 2011

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M. Geissel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of Schumann (Audio CD)

It's a good choice to check out what Schumann is known for, but the interpretation often didn't inspire me much. For example, almost any piano player can play the "Träumerei", and this interpretation is just about like that. Not very inspiring. Sound quality is O.K. though.

3.0 out of 5 stars left wanting ...., November 7, 2011

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Thinker (West Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best of Schumann (Audio CD)

that's the problem with Naxos .... real average !!!

for much better work at the same low price ... get DG !!!