Martha Fischer & Bill Lutes - R. Schumann: Works for Piano 4 Hands (2019)

Robert Schumann wrote some of the greatest works ever written for piano, four hands. Martha Fischer and Bill Lutes turn in beautiful performances of this great music. Martha Fischer is professor of piano at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music, where she heads the collaborative piano program. A sought-after accompanist and chamber musician, she has performed throughout the United States and Europe with many internationally recognized singers and instrumentalists. In a review of Fischer’s recording with trombonist Mark Hetzler, American Voices II, American Record Guide wrote: “At least half of the credit for these superb readings must go to her, for she is a marvelous pianist, profound interpreter, and expert collaborator.” Bill Lutes an independent piano teacher living in Madison. From 2000 to 2011 he was Artist-in-Residence at the University of Wisconsin/Madison where he served as vocal coach for the University Opera. As pianist he has performed nationally as soloist and collaborative musician. Mr. Lutes received degrees piano performance from the Universities of Kentucky and Wisconsin-Madison, and the Artist’s Diploma from the New England Conservatory of Music.. He has taught piano and masterclasses at the Interlochen Arts Camp and at the Selma Levine School in Washington D.C.

Tracklist
Disc 1 (51:58)
1. Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 1, Lebhaft (03:29)
2. Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 2, Nicht schnell und sehr gesangvoll zu spielen (03:03)
3. Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 3, Im Volkston (02:23)
4. Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 4, Nicht schnell (02:45)
5. Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 5, Lebhaft (03:19)
6. Bilder aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 6, Reuig, andächtig (05:05)
7. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 1, Geburtstagmarsch (02:40)
8. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 2, Bärentanz (01:36)
9. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 3, Gartenmelodie (02:46)
10. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 4, Beim Kräzenwinden (01:51)
11. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 5, Kroatenmarsch (02:31)
12. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 6, Trauer (02:55)
13. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 7, Tourniermarsch (05:06)
14. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 8, Reigen (01:49)
15. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 9, Am Springbrunnen (03:09)
16. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 10, Versteckens (01:25)
17. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 11, Gespenstermärchen (02:58)
18. 12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85: No. 12, Abendlied (03:08)

Disc 2 (45:25)
1. Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 1, Préambule (01:39)
2. Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 2, Polonaise (03:36)
3. Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 3, Walzer (02:02)
4. Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 4, Ungarisch (02:28)
5. Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 5, Française (02:18)
6. Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 6, Mazurka (05:07)
7. Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 7, Ecossaise (03:04)
8. Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 8, Walzer (04:03)
9. Ballszenen, Op. 109: No. 9, Promenade (05:58)
10. Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 1, Polonaise (05:00)
11. Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 2, Walzer (01:38)
12. Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 3, Menuett (02:44)
13. Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 4, Ecossaise (01:15)
14. Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 5, Française (01:21)
15. Kinderball, Op. 130: No. 6, Ringelreihe (03:12)