Schumann (CD)

The Cello Concerto by Robert Schumann (1810-1856) forms the centrepiece of Kian Soltani’s new album.

“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 selection of Soltani’s most cherished lieder transcriptions, accompanied by pianist Julien Quentin.

ROBERT SCHUMANN
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A minor op. 129
Abendlied op. 85/12*
Auf einer Burg op. 39/7*
5 Stücke im Volkston: No. 2 Langsam op. 102/2*
Mondnacht op. 39/5*
Kian Soltani cello
Camerata Salzburg
Gregory Ahss, concertmaster
* Arrangements for Cello and Orchestra: Michael Rot
Die Lotosblume op. 25/7**
Hör’ ich das Liedchen klingen op. 48/10**
In der Fremde op. 39/1**
Abschied op. 82/9** (from Waldszenen)
Wehmut op. 39/9**
Schneeglöckchen op. 79/27**
Widmung op. 25/1**
Ich stand in dunklen Träumen op. 13/1**
Kian Soltani, cello
Julien Quentin, piano
** Transcriptions for Cello and Piano: Kian Soltani

ARTISTS
Kian Soltani, cello
Julien Quentin, piano
Camerata Salzburg