Schumann Fantasie in C major; Liszt Sonata in B minor
Schumann's Fantasy and Liszt's Sonata naturally belong together. The Fantasy was published in 1839, with a dedication to Schumann's colleague and occasional friend, Liszt. In turn, 14 years later, Liszt dedicated his Sonata to Schumann. The fact that these two musical titans of the 19th century dedicating their works to each other represents perhaps the greatest exchange in the history of western classical music. (from "Why Another Recording of Schumann’s Fantasy and Liszt’s Sonata?" read full essay here)
Engineer: Joseph Patrych
Technician: Kaz Tsujio
Location: Yamaha Artist Services
Piano: CFX
4 Beethoven Piano Sonatas: Performance and Commentary
Pianist Lisa Yui performs three famous sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven ("Appassionata," "Moonlight" "Waldstein") as well as the witty sonata in F major, Op. 10 No. 2. Each work is illuminated by historical and musical information demonstrated by the artist.
"Lisa Yui is an exceptionally talented artist whose Aurora release offers some of the finest Beethoven playing to be heard by anyone in conjunction with highly stimulating commentary that is sure to get you to hear familiar music in a new and different light. Urgently recommended." - Fanfare
"Musicologist ... and renowned professor ... the Japanese-Canadian pianist Lisa Yui offers us outstanding interpretations and presentations of these sonatas." - Pianiste
