Kian Soltani Schumann
“His music is poetry – few other composers are as capable of triggering such powerful associations in me as Robert Schumann,” writes Kian Soltani in his own liner notes for his much-anticipated, all-Schumann release.
Together with Camerata Salzburg, the young cellist – described by Gramophone as “sheer perfection“ – simultaneous plays and conducts the monumental Cello Concerto, as well as orchestrated songs.
Additionally, the album includes a smattering of Soltani’s most cherished lieder transcriptions, accompanied by pianist Julien Quentin.
Tracklist:
ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810–1856)
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A minor op. 129
Konzert für Cello und Orchester a-Moll
Nicht zu schnell – 11:26
Langsam – 3:13
Etwas lebhafter – Schneller – 1:08
Sehr lebhaft 7:49
Abendlied op. 85/12* 3:08
Evening Song
from 12 Klavierstücke zu vier Händen für kleine und große Kinder
for Piano 4 Hands
Auf einer Burg op. 39/7* 3:11
In a Castle
from Liederkreis for Voice and Piano
5 Stücke im Volkston: No. 2 Langsam op. 102/2* 3:40
5 Pieces in Folk Style
Mondnacht op. 39/5* 3:46
Moonlit Night
from Liederkreis for Voice and Piano
Kian Soltani cello
Camerata Salzburg
Gregory Ahss concertmaster
* Arrangements for Cello and Orchestra: Michael Rot
Die Lotosblume op. 25/7** 1:41
Lotus Flower
from Myrthen – Book II for Voice and Piano
Hör’ ich das Liedchen klingen op. 48/10** 1:44
When I hear the Little Song
from Dichterliebe – Book II for Voice and Piano
In der Fremde op. 39/1** 1:45
In a Foreign Land
from Liederkreis for Voice and Pianoi
Abschied op. 82/9** 2:49
Farewell
from Waldszenen for Piano Solo
Wehmut op. 39/9** 2:01
Melancholy
from Liederkreis for Voice and Piano
Schneeglöckchen op. 79/27** 1:31
Snowdrop
from Liederalbum für die Jugend for Voice and Piano
Widmung op. 25/1** 2:12
Dedication
from Myrthen – Book I for Voice and Piano
Ich stand in dunklen Träumen op. 13/1** 2:17
I Stood Darkly Dreaming
from 6 Lieder for Voice and Piano
Kian Soltani cello
Julien Quentin piano
* Transcriptions for Cello and Piano: Kian Soltani
