Johanna Martzy - Johanna Martzy 1 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Helene Grimaud/Konstantin Krimmel -InchFor Clara - Schumann Kreisleriana Op. 16 & Brahms Lieder Op. 32Inch - InchThe most literary of composersInch is how Hélène Grimaud defines Robert Schumann, and the extent of that literary engagement can be measured not only in his vast output of songs and choral and operatic works, but also in the subtle way that inspiration from works of literature is threaded through his piano music.

In her intriguing new album, viola da gambist Johanna Rose places a prelude by Sainte-Colombe (father) in front of the six movement Bach suite in D minor, and finished the D major Bach suite with a chaconne by Sainte-Colombe. The third 'suite' is an all family affair with music by both father and son, fashioned into a suite by Rose.

Johanna Grüssner - Swedish Songbirds [COMPACT DISCS] date 10/31/2005