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Burkard Schliessmann discusses his new recording about Robert Schumann's inner world with Great Falls MT's 89.9KGPR

Posted: July 22, 2024

BURKARD SCHLIESSMANN is regarded as one of the most influential pianists of the modern era. He has received numerous prizes and awards of merits for his piano interpretations, having studied under musical masters Herbert Seidel, Shura Cherkassky, Bruno Leonardo Gelber and Poldi Mildner. SCHLIESSMANN has regularly performed throughout Europe, in the United States, Czechoslovakia, Japan, China, Indonesia and Malaysia. He has participated in many European festivals, such as the Munich Piano Summer Festival, the festival "Frankfurt Feste", the Valldemossa Chopin Festival, and the Maurice Ravel Festival in Paris, among others. As orchestral soloist, Mr. Schliessmann's performance highlights include his orchestral solo appearances with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Radio Symphony Orchestra Frankfurt, WDR Radio Symphony Orchestra Cologne, Symphony Orchestra Wuppertal and the New Philharmonic Westfalia, in addition to other orchestras. He enjoys great popularity in media and has been showcased at major German TV-studios, including the Philharmonie of Gasteig in Munich, the City Hall Wuppertal, and the WDR West German Radio studio in Cologne. Mr. Schliessmann has been featured by the WDR radio in its program ZDF-aspekte in a joint production of the ARD/ZDF TV- channels. He has also been featured by BR Bavarian radio, HR Hessian radio and was broadcasted nationwide and throughout Europe in the cultural programs of ARTE, 3sat, Fidelio-ORF, UNITEL Classica and the US channel Classic Arts Showcase

Schliessmann's distinctive interpretation of Robert Schumann's inner world through the groundbreaking recording project, "Fantasies" was released through Divine Art Music. Recorded at Berlin's Teldex Studios, Schliessmann, having immersed himself in Schumann's oeuvre, sought to reveal the inner qualities of the music, pushing expressive and explosive boundaries. Collaborating with producer Julian Schwenkner and engineer Jupp Wegner, he employed 14 microphones for a Dolby Atmos experience, capturing the intricacies of Schumann's compositions on 3 SACDs, including an alternative interpretation of Fantasiestu¨cke Op. 12.

Revisiting the Fantasie in C Op. 17, Schliessmann accentuates structural complexities, drawing parallels to Wagner's Tristan, and presents rhythmic and technical extremes in the second movement. The 'Fantasies' recording unfolds a slower tempo in the third movement, providing a genuine listening experience with heightened poetry and explosive electricity. As Burkard Schliessmann navigates Schumann's intricate musical world in "Fantasies," this release stands as a landmark in classical piano recordings, complementing his previous album, "Live & Encores." A must-have for true collectors of excellent piano recordings, "Fantasies" continues Schliessmann's legacy of delivering extraordinary interpretations that resonate with the discerning classical music enthusiast. Here's the track list

Vol. I
Kreisleriana, Op. 16
1. I. Äußerst bewegt 3:16
2. II. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch – Intermezzo I (Sehr lebhaft) – Erstes Tempo –
Intermezzo II (Etwas bewegter) – Langsamer – Adagio – Erstes Tempo 9:48
3. III.  Sehr aufgeregt – Etwas langsamer – Erstes Tempo – Noch schneller 5:04
4. IV.  Sehr langsam – Bewegter – Erstes Tempo – Adagio 3:49
5. V. Sehr lebhaft 3:22
6. VI.  Sehr langsam – Etwas bewegter – Erstes Tempo 4:47
7. VII. Sehr rasch – Noch schneller – Etwas langsamer 2:11
8. VIII. Schnell und spielend 4:47

Fantasie in C major, Op. 17
9. I. Durchaus fantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen 12:50
10. II. Mäßig. Durchaus energisch 8:11
11. III.  Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten 9:03

Arabeske, Op. 18
12. Leicht und zart – Minore I (Etwas langsamer) – Tempo I – Minore II (Etwas langsamer) – Tempo I – Zum Schluß (Langsam) 7:14
Total playing time 73:13

Vol. II
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12
Heft I | Book I | Livre I
1. I.    Des Abends (Sehr innig zu spielen) 3:59
2. II.   Aufschwung (Sehr rasch) 3:22
3. III.  Warum ? (Langsam und zart) 2:53
4. IV.  Grillen (Mit Humor) 3:38

Heft II | Book II | Livre II
5. V.   In der Nacht (Mit Leidenschaft – Etwas langsamer – Tempo I) 4:24
6. VI.  Fabel (Langsam – Schnell – Langsam – Schnell – Tempo I – Langsam) 3:04
7. VII. Traumes Wirren (Äußerst lebhaft) 2:58
8. VIII. Ende vom Lied (Mit gutem Humor – Etwas lebhafter – Tempo I – Coda) 5:36

Arabeske, Op. 18
9. Leicht und zart – Minore I (Etwas langsamer) – Tempo I – Minore II (Etwas langsamer) – Tempo I – Zum Schluß (Langsam) 7:01

Fantasiestücke, Op. 12
Heft I
10.  I. Des Abends (Sehr innig zu spielen) 3:47
Total playing time 40:47

Vol. III
Nachtstücke, Op. 23
1.  I. Mehr langsam, oft zurückhaltend 4:17
2.  II. Markiert und lebhaft  4:27
3.  III.  Mit großer Lebhaftigkeit 3:38
4.  IV.  Ad libitum – Einfach  3:32

Drei Fantasiestücke, Op. 111
5. I. Sehr rasch, mit leidenschaftlichem Vortrag 2:18
6. II. Ziemlich langsam – Etwas bewegter – Erstes Tempo 5:08
7. III. Kräftig und sehr markiert 3:27

Gesänge der Frühe, Op. 133
Der hohen Dichterin Bettina gewidmet

8. I. Im ruhigen Tempo 2:40
9. II. Belebt, nicht zu rasch 2:11
10. III.  Lebhaft 2:22
11. IV.  Bewegt 2:26
12. V. Im Anfang ruhiges, im Verlauf bewegteres Tempo 3:08

89.9KGPR - Great Falls MT classical host Host Matt Donnelly interviewed Burkard Schliessmann, and the pianist discussed his career, scuba diving, and his "Fantasies" album.      LISTEN TO THE SEGMENT