Piano Concertos 1 & 2 • Songs Without Words
András Schiff, one of today's most thoughtful pianists, brings warmth and clarity to Mendelssohn's two piano concertos and the Songs Without Words. These concertos occupy a special place in the Romantic repertoire—more intimate than typical Romantic keyboard showpieces, filled with lyrical melody and structural sophistication. Schiff emphasizes melodic beauty over virtuosic display, with transparent accompaniment that supports rather than overwhelms. The Songs Without Words showcase Mendelssohn's gift for character sketches, each miniature possessing distinct personality and mood. Schiff plays them with genuine affection. This recording brings chamber music sensibility across multiple formats. A perfect introduction to Mendelssohn's gentler side and deeply rewarding for pianophiles.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Romantic Concerto |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Decca |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
. Piano Concerto No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 25
. Piano Concerto No. 2 In D Minor, Op. 40
. Lieder Ohne Worte
7. Op. 53 Nr. 1 Andante Con Moto 3:14
8. Op. 67 Nr. 4 Spinnerlied 2:00
9. Op. 62 Nr. 1 Andante Espressivo 2:26
10. Op. 85 Nr. 6 Allegretto Con Moto 2:16
11. Op. 19 Nr. 6 Venezianisches Gondellied 2:42
12. Op. 30 Nr. 4 Agaitato E Con Fuoco 3:01
13. Op. 30 Nr. 6 Venezianisches Gondellied 3:02
14. Op. 102 Nr. 5 Kinderstück 1:35
15. Op. 19 Nr. 1 Andante Con Moto 3:10
16. Op. 19 Nr. 2 Andante Espressivo 2:45
17. Op. 38 Nr. 6 Duetto 2:43
18. Op. 67 Nr. 6 Allegretto Non Troppo 2:38
19. Op. 62 Nr. 6 Frühlingslied 2:50
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