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Arcadi Volodos: Schubert piano sonata D850, Schumann Kinderszenen op15
(Sony)The pianist binds Schubert’s D850 with Schumann’s Kinderszenen with playing of warmth and crystalline technique
TL;DR
- Arcadi Volodos records infrequently, making his albums significant events.
- The album features Schubert's piano sonata D850 and Schumann's Kinderszenen.
- Volodos brings elasticity and fantasy to Schubert's sonata and a Schubertian longing to Schumann's work.
- His interpretation of the sonata is flexible, with shaded phrases and supple rubato.
- Kinderszenen is performed with a range of emotions, from robust warmth to quiet intimacy.
- Volodos' playing is described as having crystalline technique and refined elegance.