Schumann: Carnaval, Chopin: Piano Pieces / Pechoco
) | Label: Praga Catalog: 250283 Format: SACD / CD Hybrid Slavka Pechocova, pianoRobert Schumann An improbable series of portraits/masks and Carnival scenes, animated by a Czech pianist who imposes a lively, naturally virtuoso style but without vain outpourings and languor that would denature these pieces from 1843-46, the very essence of the Romantic piano, alongside Liszt. Slavka Pechocova's playing reflects the rigour of her first teacher, Martin Hrsel, and the almost-Impressionistic expressiveness of her second, the famous Professor Ivan Moravec.  Price: $27.98 |