Schumann & Mendelssohn: Piano Concertos

Mendelssohn, Felix, Schumann, Robert

Fliter, Ingrid, Méndez, Antonio, Scottish Chamber Orchestra

CKR 555

Ingrid Fliter thrills her fans with her second recording of piano concertos; she performs with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, with whom she recorded her Linn debut of Chopin concertos. • Fliter performs repertoire that is very close to her heart: concertos by two nineteenth century heavyweights, Schumann and Mendelssohn. • Fliter brings the lyrical romanticism of Schumann’s iconic Piano Concerto to life whilst perfectly navigating the shifting colours and technical demands of this brilliant showpiece. • The sparkling passagework and charming melodies which characterise Mendelssohn’s innovative G minor concerto demonstrate Fliter’s innate skill and pianistic instinct. • Following Fliter’s live performance of the Mendelssohn concerto one critic wrote: “In the beautiful second movement, time stood still.” • With both composers giving equal focus to soloist and orchestra, the musicality of the SCO’s award-winning musicians shines through as they partner Fliter perfectly. • This also marked the recording debut of Antonio Méndez, who is fast becoming one of the most exciting conductors of his generation following engagements with a host of international orchestras.

CD x 1

Linn

7/1/19

0691062055574