APRIL 1983

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ONE SHILLING AND SIXPENCE

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SCHUMANNSonataNo.2inGminorPapillonsCarnivalofVienna(Faschingsschwank aus Wien) Recordings made at public performances during his /la/i an TOL'r ASD520 (stereo) or ALP1969 (mono) Avallabl. ADfi1 5/h

Comments on Richter ' s Schumann play ing at the Festival Hall . . . The dr ea my poetry, the fire si de musing, the booki sh fancie s, the impulsive fla she s of chiv alry, the humour and warmlh and pictorialism of the youn g Schumann emerged most exquisite ly . . . the miniature world of " Papillon s" which under hi s fingers danced like a ball et within a gla ss paperweight; . . . " Fa schin gsschwan , aus Wien" held us eq uall y enthralled in a performance of the utmost penetration , charm and energy .

DESMOND SHAWE-TAYLOR: Sunday Times

. , , He has mu sicianship , poetry and exquis ite taste , , . He threw new l ight on the hackneyed "Papillons " , and gave a truly magnificent account of the" Fa schi ngs sc hwank aus Wien , "

FRANZ REIZENSTElN: Dally relegrlM

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