Cyprien Katsaris - Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15

Recorded live at Tsuda Hall, Tokyo on 20 December 1989.

Issued by PIANO 21 (P21 016-A), the Kinderszenen are available on CD and on all the most popular download and streaming sites worldwide:

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[philip.stigaard]

I love how he plays the bass melody in after the repeat.

[pabloquadri]

My father played this frequently, while a was playing with my toys besides his piano. I will never forget that !!!!

[florianwalch]

The reason Katsaris brings out the inner voice in the first piece is because that melody spells B-A-C-H (in German pitch names, B-flat A C B). It's Schumann giving away the main inspiration for these pieces even before writing a chorale in the final piece; he was open about considering Bach the most important influence on his generation in his writings.

[Darasimi]

0:09- From foreign Lands and People
2:11- Curious Story
3:09- Catch me if you can
3:38- Entreating Child
4:25- Perfect Happiness
5:48- An Important Event
6:40- Dreaming
9:33- By the Fireside
10:19- Knight of the Rocking-Horse
10:53- Almost too serious
12:40- Frightening
14:08- Child falling asleep
16:32- The Poet Speaks

[leonardomauretti]

One of best Kinderszenen ever . Schumann's poetry is entirely on stage, especially in Traumerei.

[AllNewYear]

No pianist should be without these charming pieces in their repertoire.

[aambrioso]

Such a lovely set of pieces. Perfect little poems and so original. Schumann was an amazing composer!

In the slower pieces the pianist interweaves the weight of the melody and bass notes in an amazing way! An outstanding interpretation of the set.

[leapinglizardly]

An incredibly beautiful and sensitive interpretation. Playing the harmony as the dominant melody totally makes this recording hit just right

[itztesla]

Von fremden Ländern und Menschen~0:09
Curiose Geschichte~2:12
Hasche-Mann~3:09
Bittendes Kind~3:38
Glückes genug~4:25
Wichtige Begebenheit~5:47
Träumerei~6:37
Am Camin~9:31
Ritter vom Steckenpferd~10:18
Fast zu Ernst~10:53
Fürchtenmachen~12:40
Kind im Einschlummern~14:07
Der Dichter sprightly~16:28

[josiane]

Cette première pièce est d'une grande beauté, évoque bien la légèreté de l'enfance ...
Interprétation magnifique, Bravo !

[bosu]

The musicality in number 9 is so fantastic. Reminds me of the first time I heard Richter’s Schubert; like a light bulb going off into how it could sound.

[Dylonely_]

Short, pretty easy yet gorgeous. C. Katsaris’ playing is wonderful.

[vincentd.centenophd]

Beautiful performance! I love how the inner voices are made to sing out at places.

[zoe.h.nelson]

I'm just imagining playing these for my children one day...

[PentameronSV]

0:00 - Von fremden Ländern und Menschen/ Of Foreign Lands and Peoples/ Des pays mystérieux (G major)
2:10 - Kuriose Geschichte/ A Curious Story/ Histoire curieuse (D major)
3:09 - Hasche-Mann/ Blind Man's Buff/ Colin-Maillard (B minor)
3:37 - Bittendes Kind/ Pleading Child/ L'enfant qui prie (D major)
4:25 - Glückes genug/ Happiges/ Bonheur parfait (D major)
5:47 - Wichtige Begebenheit/ An Important Event/ Grande nouvelle (A major)
6:39 - Träumerei/ Dreaming / Rêverie (F major)
9:31 - Am Kamin/ At The Fireside/ Au coin du feu (F major)
10:18 - Ritter vom Steckenpferd/ Knight Of The Hobbyhorse/ Sur le cheval de bois (C major)
10:52 - Fast zu ernst/ Almost Too Serious/ Peut-être trop sérieux (G-sharp minor)
12:39 - Fürchtenmachen/ Frightening/ Faire peur (E minor)
14:16 - Kind im Einschlummern/ Child Falling Asleep/ L'enfant s'endort (E minor)
16:31 - Der Dichter spricht/ The Poet Speaks/ Le poète parle (G major)

[didierleroy]

Magnifique avec contrechants et respect appliqué des indications avec finesse et délicatesse. Sobriété, enthousiasme et maitrise soignée du rubato sont également au rendez-vous.

[jordankeys]

This is a cool interpretation bringing out the lower voices especially on repeats. Very nice.

[AMBER.ALERT.]

my favourite piece, it really does remind me of my childhood

[laurel.pianist]

The way Katsaris voices the harmony at 0:26 made me do a double take

[jacklynch]

I listened to the first one every night when I was little.