Cziffra: Schumann Carnaval & Faschingsschwank aus Wien - FALP 481, lovely copy

Jacket NM / LP EX

This wonderful LP from La Voix de son Maitre (FALP 481, French pressing, red/white semi-circle label, mono, “baguette”-style jacket, dowel spine) features legendary pianist Georges Cziffra in a magical all-Schumann recital, one showcasing the subtle poetry that was as integral a part of his artistry as the more barn-storming virtuosity that sometimes over-shadowed his reputation.

The exact discographic information is as follows, all works by Ludwig van Beethoven:

Robert Schumann: Carnaval Op. 9

1 Prambule 2.21

2 Pierrot 0.55

3 Arlequin 0.38

4 Valse noble 1.20

5 Eusebius 1.43

6 Florestan 1.04

7 Coquette 1.05

8 Rplique 0.49

9 Papillons 0.45

10 A.S.C.H., S.C.H.A., lettres dansantes 0.43

11 Chiarina 0.50

12 Chopin 1.31

13 Estrella 0.25

14 Reconnaissance 1.46

15 Pantalon et Colombine 0.51

16 Valse allemande Intermezzo: Paganini 2.15

17 Aveu 1.10

18 Promenade 2.12

19 Pause 0.17

20 Danse des Davidsbndler contre les Philistins 3.52

21 Des Abends 3.11

22 Aufschwung 3.28

23 Warum 3.01

24 Grillen 3.04

25 In der Nacht 4.06

26 Fabel 2.38

27 Traumes Wirren 2.10

28 Ende von Lied 6.44

Robert Schumann: Faschingsschwank aus Wien (Carnaval de Vienne) Op. 26

I Allegro 10.12

II Romanze 2.14

III Scherzino 1.54

IV Intermezzo 2.18

V Final 5.57

Both works were recorded in the warm acoustics of the Salle Wagram, Paris, April 1957 and December 1958, respectively (producer: Paul Vavasseur).

There are fine liner notes on the reverse side of the jacket by Jean Cotté, printed in French only. The striking cover design was executed by Atelier Joubert.