SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet, Arabesque Op.18, Blumenstück Op.19 - Schidlof Quartet, Bernard d'Ascoli

Pianist Bernard d'Ascoli joins the Quartet for this glowingly recorded celebration of Schumann.

The Piano Quintet in E flat is the finest of Robert Schumann's large-scale chamber works, with inspiration and craftsmanship in perfect balance. There is little doubt that this was the work that established Schumann's reputation as a composer.

The String Quartet in A minor is greatly influenced by quartets written by Mendelssohn, to whom Schumann dedicated this work. It has a rich and beautifully blended sonority.

The Schidlof Quartet are joined on this recording by Bernard D'Ascolil who won third prize in the Leeds International Piano Competition on 1981 and has since performed in all the prestigious venues around the world.

Piano Quintet in E flat, Op.44 Allegro brilliante
09:06

Piano Quintet in E flat, Op.44 In modo d'una marcia, Un poco largamente - agitato
08:05

Piano Quintet in E flat, Op.44 Scherzo molto vivace
04:53

Piano Quintet in E flat, Op.44 Allegro ma non troppo
07:11

Arabesque Op.18
06:01

Blumenstück Op.19
06:23

String Quartet in A minor Op.41, no.1 Introduzione: andante espressivo - allegro
09:12

String Quartet in A minor Op.41, no.1 Scherzo: Presto
04:03

String Quartet in A minor Op.41, no.1 Adagio
05:48

String Quartet in A minor Op.41, no.1 Presto
06:32