"Once upon a time…" Like many other composers of the Romantic era, Robert Schumann found inspiration in the power of fantasy. This program includes his depictions of classic fairy tales in Märchenbilder, the Fantasy Pieces Op. 73, and Märchenerzählungen, as well as a contemporary take on the subject by Jörg Widmann, included in this album as a world premiere recording. The clarinetist and composer is joined by Tabea Zimmermann and Dénes Várjon.
Robert Schumann – Märchenerzählungen für Klarinette, Viola und Klavier Op. 132 (Fairy Tales for Clarinet, Viola and Piano op. 132)
Robert Schumann – Fantasiestücke für Klavier und Klarinette Op. 73 (Fantasy Pieces for Piano and Clarinet op. 73)
Robert Schumann – Märchenbilder für Klavier und Viola Op. 113 (Fairy-Tale Pictures for Piano and Viola op. 113)
Jörg Widmann – Es war einmal… Fünf Stücke im Märchenton für Klarinette, Viola und Klavier (Once Upon a Time… Five Pieces in a Fairy Tale Mood for Clarinet, Viola and Piano) - world premiere recording