Kian Soltani / Camerata Salzburg - Schumann (CD)

“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.

01.-04. Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A minor op. 129
1. Nicht zu schnell / 2. Langsam / 3. Etwas lebhafter – Schneller / 4. Sehr lebhaft
05. Abendlied op. 85/12* from 12 Klavierstücke zu vier Händen für kleine und große Kinder for Piano 4 Hands
06. Auf einer Burg op. 39/7* from Liederkreis for Voice and Piano
07. 5 Stücke im Volkston: No. 2 Langsam op. 102/2*
08. Mondnacht op. 39/5* from Liederkreis for Voice and Piano - Kian Soltani cello / Camerata Salzburg / Gregory Ahss concertmaster
* Arrangements for Cello and Orchestra: Michael Rot
09. Die Lotosblume op. 25/7** from Myrthen – Book II for Voice and Piano
10. Hör’ ich das Liedchen klingen op. 48/10** from Dichterliebe – Book II for Voice and Piano
11. In der Fremde op. 39/1** from Liederkreis for Voice and Pianoi
12. Abschied op. 82/9** from Waldszenen for Piano Solo
13. Wehmut op. 39/9** from Liederkreis for Voice and Piano
14. Schneeglöckchen op. 79/27** from Liederalbum für die Jugend for Voice and Piano
15. Widmung op. 25/1** from Myrthen – Book I for Voice and Piano
16. Ich stand in dunklen Träumen op. 13/1** from 6 Lieder for Voice and Piano - Kian Soltani cello / Julien Quentin piano
* Transcriptions for Cello and Piano: Kian Soltani.