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Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this recital a success!

Looks like the link for the Schumann 6 zip file points to the Schumann 2 zip. You can download it via

http://recitals.pianoworld.com/recital_files/Schumann_Recital/Schumann%206.zip

A huge thanks to Morodiene for taking care of this big recital!
I'm starting to listen...

Making a recording took a lot of time, and so will listening to all the submissions. I am not a fan of Schumann's music, but you've all done so much work to get this huge selection up, so I am determined to listen to them all! Except for the last one

50. earlofmar - The Merry Farmer Op 68 No 10
My teacher assigned this piece for me last year but after 2 weeks I was so fed up with practicing, it was either out Schumann or the lid closed forever...

You on the other hand seem to have a happier time with it, the character of the piece comes out very well!


82. SwissMS/Doris - Opus 118 No 1 Sonata in G Theme and Variations

I thought this was lovely, there were many really good moments. Just practice few parts more and you'll do very well in your exam!

34. chopinoholic (Paul de Koning) - Novelette op.21 no.2

I was eager to hear your Pleyel again, but in some parts I could not quite ignore the need for tuning. It seems that Schumann's music is very revealing when it comes to that.

I didn’t sense quite the same kind of musical passion in this that I hear in your Chopin (or maybe it's just MY lack of passion for Robbie), but it still sounded impressive for a piece not fully matured. You’re just so good

Thanks outo, it really does need a tuning..
This piece is pretty hard for me, and indeed it is not ready by far! Also it's my first Schumann piece ever. Thanks for listening and commenting.

Will listen later because I only have a mobile connection atm. Can't wait!

Heres a link to the individual files.
http://recitals.pianoworld.com/recital_files/Schumann_Recital

Really? How have you managed? I guess it's comforting to know that it's not necessary to do every major composer so get so good...

I fact I might just follow your lead and not touch one again!

01. Pianamateur - Papillons, op. 2

Only 2 years? Amazing! Just to get through such a 13 minute Schumann piece is a formidable task and for the most parts you played very confidently. And btw, for the most parts I enjoyed the acoustic version more, even if it wasn't as smooth.

As much as I would like to keep listening, must go, have a date...

Thanks for reviewing, Outo! The longer I play this piece, the more I hear in it. I still have some areas that need tweaking, but hopefully by November it will be more refined!

Very impressive recital. Only listened to about a dozen so far, all very high quality. Congrats to all participants for taking on Schumann, who I always find extremely difficult. Bravo

This is so fun to listen to!!
The wildest mix of levels I have ever heard

All very inspiring. Everything is in it: short term goals, long term goals, and "some time in the year 2050" goals

Most of all very pleasant music, some of you make it sound effortless. In other pieces you almost see/smell the blood sweat and tears which have gone in to it.

I would like to say to all of you: Thanks so much for participating!

To those who stretched beyond their abilities, GOOD JOB!! What a challenge!

To the teachers and advanced players who took part, thanks so much for playing this beautiful music for all of us to enjoy!


one little remark though, in the zip files the first part of OP 68 is missing, it is in the online streaming player so something must have gone wrong

What a wonderful recital! Thank you, Morodiene, for putting yourself out to fire us up and for doing the admin (and thanks to Sam also who I imagine is the ever-present technician).

The only blot on this otherwise fantastic collection of music and performances is that of my own contribution which pains me every bit as much as having to look at an unflattering photo of myself (the only kind there is!). Also, I will be wondering why the piece I spent the most time on is the one which causes me most grief.

But thanks to everyone else - talent in all shapes and sizes - every performance ringing with commitment and dedication. I hadn't realised what a gem Schumann really is - there are so many pieces here that I would like and intend to play (the simpler ones!). I'll be listening often to this recital.

Thank you Morodiene for leading this event and all the work it takes to pull it off. Attached is my attempt at Schumann's Cradle Song. Clara liked to play this much faster but I've rocked babies and felt it needed a more gentle feel (plus no one ever accuses me of playing too fast). I've learned a lot in playing this one...nuances of notes to privilege and lifts that make it more musical. Had trouble with recording since I only do it for the PW events and have to relearn it every time so hope the sound quality is adequate.

https://youtu.be/asI41qFvgIE

Thanks for that WiseBuff, I was about to file a complaint but this makes up for it beautiful song (this really is a song isn't it?).

What a wonderful start to the day it's been, listening to so many gems in this recital!

After seven months of playing Schumann and thinking that I'll enjoy a good break after it's over I now find, only a few hours on, that my dance card is filling up with a dozen more Schumann compulsories.

There's no way I'm going to comment individually on over 80 pieces but every piece I've listened to so far is glistening with enthusiasm and demonstrating clearly the hours and efforts that have been expended.

Thanks to all the participants, to Morodiene and to Sam S.

Karen, it was beautiful. First time hearing the piece. Your piano sounds good and loved your careful and sensitive touch

Haven't heard any of these pieces from op. 6 before as far as I can remember.


02. Valencia - Davidsbuendlertaenze Op. 6 No. 4 - Ungeduldig (Con impazienza)

I don’t think it was sleepy, just moody in a nice way. The tempo changes must be difficult to pull off.


03. patH (Patrick Hollstein) - Davidsbuendlertaenze op.6, Nr.8 "Frisch"
Very nice and fresh!


04. Valencia - Davidsbuendlertaenze Op. 6 No. 10 - Balladenmassig sehr rasch

This was nice too. I think Schumann may have been unnecessarily obsessed with speed 



05. Richard (zrtf90) - Davidsbuendlertaenze op.6, Nr.15 "Frisch"
06. Richard (zrtf90) - Davidsbuendlertaenze, Op. 6 No. 16, Mit gutem Humor
07. Richard (zrtf90) - Davidsbuendlertaenze Op. 6 No. 17 Wie Aus der Ferne

You did so many pieces, that alone is a great accomplishment. Some of them sounded really difficult, but your playing was fine, no matter the tempo. I liked nr. 17 best.


It's pity that we couldn't do the whole op. So went to YT to listen to the whole thing. But sometimes it was like listening to racing, so fast For my non-Schumann trained ears you guys played fast enough

I'm kind of jumping around in the recital... For some reason my favorite opuses weren't completed


74. pavel.k - Waldszenen Op.82 No.3 Einsame Blumen
That was pretty and I don't mind you cheating, just glad you made it!

75. noobpianist90 - Vogel als Prophet (Bird as Prophet) Op. 82 No. 7
This is probably my favorite Schumann piece. You played the light figurations beautifully! Captivating as you say...

This morning I could listen to the first seven entries, Papillons and Davidsbuendlertaenze; then my smartphone ran out of battery...
Now I'm back home and I'm listening to timmyab, pieces Carnival op. 9.
Such a great start is intimidating, really!
I will not comment individually each entry, I'm definitely non competent when the level is so high!
I hope in op. 68!

While I like so much listening, I don't think I will try another Schumann piece soon.
So far I've learned several pieces from the Album for the young, but none at a level I was satisfied for. Near Schumann, Bach is almost a breeze!