Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16 and Brahms: 3 Intermezzi from Op. 119

Juilliard-trained classical pianist Ludwig Olshansky performs two solo piano pieces: Robert Schumann’s “Kreisleriana, Op. 16,” and Johannes Brahms’ “Intermezzi, Op. 119, No. 1, 2, 3.” The link between the two pieces is that they were dedicated to pianist Clara Wieck Schumann. “Kreisleriana” was written over a period of four days following Clara’s acceptance of Schumann’s marriage proposal. Written when he was 60, Brahms’ “Intermezzo No. 1,” a melancholy composition, was dedicated to Schumann’s widow. The liner notes provide the back story about the friendship between the Schumanns and Brahms.

Track Listing

101	Kreisleriana, Op. 16: I. Ausserst bewegt	Ludwig Olshansky	02:57
102	Kreisleriana, Op. 16: II. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch	Ludwig Olshansky	05:02
103	Kreisleriana, Op. 16: III. Sehr aufgeregt	Ludwig Olshansky	04:34
104	Kreisleriana, Op. 16: IV. Sehr langsam	Ludwig Olshansky	07:15
105	Kreisleriana, Op. 16: V. Sehr lebhaft	Ludwig Olshansky	05:43
106	Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VI. Sehr langsam	Ludwig Olshansky	05:09
107	Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VII. Sehr rasch	Ludwig Olshansky	02:21
108	Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VIII. Schnell und spielend	Ludwig Olshansky	03:29
109	Intermezzo in B Minor, Op. 119, No. 1: I. Adagio	Ludwig Olshansky	04:05
110	Intermezzo in E Minor, Op. 119, No. 2: II. Andanto un poco agitato	Ludwig Olshansky	04:21
111	Intermezzo in C Major, Op. 119, No. 3: I. Grazioso e giocoso	Ludwig Olshansky	01:42