Lauren Eberwein & Adam Golka - Schumann: Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11 (2018)

Tracklist
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01. 11 Early Lieder: No. 7, An Anna II
02. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: Ia. Introduzione. Un poco adagio
03. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: Ib. Allegro vivace
04. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: II. Aria
05. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: III. Scherzo. Allegrissimo-Intermezzo. Lento
06. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 11: IV. Finale. Allegro un poco maestoso-Più allegro
07. Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 1, Des Abends
08. Gedichte und Requiem, Op. 90: No. 6, Der schwere Abend
09. 12 Klavierstücke für kleine und große Kinder, Op. 85: No. 12, Abendlied (Arr. A. Golka)
Adam Golka has created a fascinating programme focused around evening time, with the main work being the Piano Sonata No. 1 in f sharp minor. Its turbulence, languor, volatility, and repetitive ruthlessness are just some of the qualities that make it dangerously irresistible. The tender Aria movement is an echo (almost bar-by-bar) of the opening track An Anna II - itself an enigma, and why Adam begins the album with this beautiful song. The Finale is a mysterious labyrinth of extreme emotions. Its emotional narrative undoubtedly takes place in the shadows of night. Des Abends (Upon Evening) is great compliment to Der Schwere Abend (The Heavy Evening) as a dramatic contrast to the other two evening pieces, since the brooding nature of this song creates an interesting triptych when placed between the serenity of the two piano pieces.