With vol. 8, pianist Florian Uhlig reaches the midway point of his widely acclaimed, much admired first truly integral Schumann recording project. This new CD deals with the dual nature of the composer and writer, finding its finest expression in the Davidsbündlertänze (1st version, op. 6). The typical romantic play of rubrics, musical ciphers and pseudonyms can also be found in the Carnaval, op. 9. Additionally, Mr. Uhlig has collected some related miniatures that Schumann either rejected or were never included in subsequent printed editions, at least three being world premiere recordings.
