Schmitt Raison Gestes

Robert Schumann - Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy - Piano Works
Abegg Variations, Intermezzi Op. 4, Symphonic Etudes Op. 13
SACD ISO (2.0/MCH): 3,69 GB | 24B/88,2kHz Stereo FLAC: 1,03 GB | Full Artwork | 5% Recovery Info
Label/Cat#: Brilliant Classics # 93136 | Country/Year: Canada Germany 2007
Genre: Classical | Style: Romantic, Piano

"…The real meat of the disc is the Symphonic Etudes. This is a work that has had two fine portrayals on Super Audio–by Mikhail Pletnev and especially Vladimir Tropp. And while sonically the Schmitt-Leonardy is not in Tropp's league, his is a very moving performance. Again, the first thing I notice is the sense of time and space. Schmitt-Leonardy is at great pains to let every phrase register, to let chords fully decay, and when the spirit calls to rush impetuously forward. This is true Romanitc playing…" ~sa-cd.net

Robert Schumann - Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy - Piano Works
Abegg Variations, Intermezzi Op. 4, Symphonic Etudes Op. 13
EAC+LOG+CUE | FLAC: 227 MB | Full Artwork: 34 MB | 5% Recovery Info
Label/Cat#: Brilliant Classics # 93136 | Country/Year: Germany 2007
Genre: Classical | Style: Romantic, Piano

"…The real meat of the disc is the Symphonic Etudes. This is a work that has had two fine portrayals on Super Audio–by Mikhail Pletnev and especially Vladimir Tropp. And while sonically the Schmitt-Leonardy is not in Tropp's league, his is a very moving performance. Again, the first thing I notice is the sense of time and space. Schmitt-Leonardy is at great pains to let every phrase register, to let chords fully decay, and when the spirit calls to rush impetuously forward. This is true Romanitc playing…" ~sa-cd.net

Nicola Matteis - Ayrs for the Violin
Helene Schmitt - Eric Bellocq - Jorge-Andreas Boettcher
EAC+LOG+CUE | FLAC: 395 MB | Full Artwork | 5% Recovery Info
Label/Cat#: Alpha # 144 | Country/Year: France 2009
Genre: Classical | Style: Baroque

…Schmitt’s sound, though slightly acidulous, should never offend even the most ardent champion of modern instruments. She plays with a verve and dash that makes the ayrs ingratiating, even on first hearing. (…) Strongly recommended.