Schumann/ Eckerle Piano Duo - Arrangements for Piano Duet 4Demand for piano duet material in the nineteenth century was such that the market expanded to an unparalleled extent. The preparation of an easily playable four hand piano reduction was of critical importance to a work's dissemination and Robert Schumann, himself a keen duet performer, wrote for the medium with enthusiasm. He arranged his Symphony No. 2 himself, aided by his wife Clara, expending considerable time and effort on the work. The overtures

Nestled in style between early Prokofiev and late Shostakovich

often marked by the presence of lyrical element

and fine technical command

Includes a Cover of "Stars N' You" by Andy Wood

and housed in a gatefold sleeve with poly-lined inner bags

the haunting melodies

along with a smattering of samples and field recordings

Alessandra Capici projects a womanly

My Madam 2 is a love

working primarily in a 120-140 BPM zone of tonal percussion and corrugated pulse

The disc closes with the celebrated cantata Exsultate

Digitally remastered