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I like when performers and producers think outside the box with CD pairings, as I am quite tired of Schumann’s Piano Concerto coupled with Grieg’s in the same key. Erato gives us a
re-pressing
of Helene Grimaud’s Schumann paired with Richard Strauss’ Burleske in d-minor, an unusual programming complement, but greatly appreciated.
I have generally found Grimaud to be powerful, yet idiosyncratic in her performances, but I really dig her Schumann Concerto. While I always get a feeling of (a much-appreciated) forward momentum, she has a beautifully clear, lyrical style outside of the innate bravura. I think this is aided by Zinman’s classical-bent idea of how Schumann should sound, full modern orchestra with a lightness of touch (see his set of
Schumann: Symphonies 1 - 4
). I personally prefer the Berlin Radio Symphony’s classicized-Romanticism interpretations of Schumann above the over-Romanticized renditions, giving the music a dance-like Mozartian feel with lighter strings (weighty when needed) and chiffy woodwinds, bubbling along like Mendelssohn at times. Zinman and Grimaud have oodles of chances with orchestra/piano banter (listen to the piano playing off the oboe and clarinet riffs) and each play to great success.
While I am not as familiar with the Strauss Burleske, the harmonic language is decidedly different than Schumann and the performers certainly give the music more romantic thrust than the Schumann, although Zinman prefers a bit more “Beethovian” than “Straussian”. Grimaud counters with the great pianistic athleticism and yearning needed convey her vision and gives a great account of this timpani-laden work. In both works, Zinman and Grimaud are sympathetic partners and each “play in concert” extraordinarily well.
As to this 1995 recording, the sound is warm, clear, and full-bodied. The piano is placed well and neither piano, nor orchestra, overwhelms the other. The liner notes tell "The Erato Story", an attempt to tie in other performers featured on the Erato label; a bit disappointing. While there are plenty of Schumann concertos to choose from, this excellent performance along with a unique pairing of the Strauss, is an easy recommendation alongside
Argerich/Harnoncourt
(with violin concerto),
Perahia/Davis
(with even more interesting Schumann works), and
Brendel/Sanderling
(although a bit restrained). If you must have a Schumann/Grieg pairing, the classic Lupu/Previn on Decca Legends, a brisk Shelly on Chandos, Perahia/Davis, and Andsnes/Jansons are all great options. The Burleske is harder to find, but I will always enjoy
Emanuel Ax with Sawallisch
in their all-Strauss program in addition to this one. Price is great too!
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