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Piano Concertos by Schumann and Kuhlau
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This disc presents the beautifully restored recordings by pianist Felicja Blumental of Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, the rarely recorded Piano Concerto in C by Kuhlau as well as Saint-Saëns’ quirky 'Wedding Cake' for piano and orchestra.

Robert Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
Felicja Blumental - piano
Hans Swarowski- conductor
Vienna Pro Musica Orchestra

• Allegro affettuoso (14'35)
• Intermezzo (Andantino grazioso) (5'07)
• Allegro vivace (10'46)

Friedrich Kuhlau - Piano Concerto in C major, Op. 7
Felicja Blumental - piano
Theodore Guschlbauer - conductor
Salzburg Symphony Orchestra

• Allegro (15'40)
• Adagio (8'07)
• Rondo - Allegro (7'49)

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Piano Concertos by Schumann and Kuhlau

Robert Schumann spent his early years composing for piano, an instrument he favoured throughout his career. He received music lessons from Friedrich Wieck and it wasn’t long before Schumann fell in love with Friedri...

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