Piano Quintet, op. 44 / Piano Quartet, op. 47

Album by Robert Schumann & Michelangelo Piano Quartet

Piano Quintet, Op. 44, and Piano Quartet, Op. 47 are chamber works by Robert Schumann, composed in 1842. They exemplify Schumann's Romantic chamber style, combining lyrical piano writing with rich string textures, and occupy a central place in his 'year of chamber music', marking a concentrated return to instrumental composition in his career.
First released: May 2003

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op. 44: I. Allegro brillante
    9:04
  2. 2.
    Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op. 44: II. In modo d'una marcia
    8:50
  3. 3.
    Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op. 44: III. Scherzo. Molto vivace
    4:39
  4. 4.
    Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op. 44: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    7:41
  5. 5.
    Piano Quartet in E-flat major, op. 47: I. Sostenuto assai - Allegro ma non troppo
    9:25
  6. 6.
    Piano Quartet in E-flat major, op. 47: II. Scherzo. Molto vivace
    3:12
  7. 7.
    Piano Quartet in E-flat major, op. 47: III. Andante cantabile
    7:13
  8. 8.
    Piano Quartet in E-flat major, op. 47: IV. Finale. Vivace
    7:43

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