‘Clara! On Tour’ is a new concert series by the Schumann Network, initiated by Julian Prégardien and curated by pianists based on Clara Schumann's programme designs. The curator of this concert evening is Saskia Giorgini.
"Clara Schumann has held a special fascination for me for a long time. She is a surprisingly modern female figure whose enormous willpower has inspired me since my youth. Despite all the difficulties of being a woman at that time, she managed not to give up her career as a celebrated virtuoso – while at the same time promoting the works of her (complicated) husband, supporting him, having eight children and writing beautiful music herself. I am overjoyed to have the opportunity to collaborate with the wonderful Julian Prégardien on a programme that takes a broad look at Clara Schumann's own work and her pianistic preferences – inspired by some of the programmes from the many concert evenings she herself gave. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary personality and rediscover her music." (Saskia Giorgini)
PROGRAMME:
Johannes Brahms: Eight Piano Pieces, Op. 76, No. 2 (Capriccio in B minor) and No. 6 (Intermezzo in A major)
Robert Schumann: Dichterliebe, Op. 48, Nos. 1–8 (text: Heinrich Heine)
Clara Schumann: Quatre pièces fugitives, Op. 15, Nos. 2 and 3
Robert Schumann: Dichterliebe, Op. 48, Nos. 9–16 (text: Heinrich Heine)
*Intermission and discussion: Presentation of the Clara! initiative by Julian Prégardien
Robert Schumann: ‘Kurzes Erwachen’ Anh. M2 (Eleven Songs of Youth), No. 2 (Text: Justinus Kerner)
Clara Schumann: ‘Sie liebten sich beide’ Op. 13 (Six Songs) No. 2 (Text: Heinrich Heine)
Clara Schumann: Lorelei (text: Heinrich Heine)
Clara Schumann: Trois Romances Op. 11 No. 2 (Romance in G minor)
Robert Schumann: ‘Die Löwenbraut’ op. 31 (Three Songs) No. 1 (Text: Adelbert von Chamisso)
*Intermission and discussion
Franz Schubert: Ave Maria D.839 in an arrangement for violoncello and piano by Alfredo Piatti
Franz Schubert: Sei mir gegrüßt D.741 (text: Friedrich Rückert)
Julian Prégardien | tenor
Saskia Giorgini | piano
Rafaèl Arreghini | violoncello
Tickets: €25 / €20 plus advance booking fee
Reserved tickets must be collected at the box office at least 15 minutes before the start of the event.
Supported by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media as part of a cooperation with the Schumann Network.
Photo: Peter Rigaud