Brahms and Schumann -   music for daydreaming

A Listmania! list by maximus (manchester, uk)
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Schumann - Cello Concerto; Piano Concerto
1.  Schumann - Cello Concerto; Piano Concerto by London Philharmonic Orchestra
The list author says:
  "Before I played Schumann on the clarinet, all I knew was his piano concerto, heard on CD - it's a really flowing and satisfying piece of music.  The Cello concerto is great too."
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Brahms - Clarinet Sonatas Nos. 1 and 2, Schumann - Romances, Fantasiestücke
2.  Brahms - Clarinet Sonatas Nos. 1 and 2, Schumann - Romances, Fantasiestücke by Elena Abend
The list author says:
  "Then I played the Schumann romances and fantasy pieces on the clarinet which is how I became more interested in the composer."
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Schumann: Complete Symphonies
3.  Schumann: Complete Symphonies by Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique
The list author says:
  "and then I heard symphony No.3 live in concert ... I was hooked.  This box set of his complete symphonic output is amazing!  This music will leave you with a big smile on your face"
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Schumann-Fantasiestücke Op. 12; Kreisleriana; Kinderszenen
4.  Schumann-Fantasiestücke Op. 12; Kreisleriana; Kinderszenen by Alfred Brendel
The list author says:
  "Schumann's piano music is what he is most famous for.  The solo music forms part of the most important repertoire for pianists."
£7.34   Used & New from: £2.50

Schumann - Piano Trios, Volume 2
5.  Schumann - Piano Trios, Volume 2 by Vienna Brahms Trio
The list author says:
  "Perfection!"
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Dvorak & Schumann : Violin Concertos  -  Apex
6.  Dvorak & Schumann : Violin Concertos - Apex by Christoph Eschenbach & Philharmonia Orchestra Thomas Zehetmair
The list author says:
  "Highly romantic concerto by Schumann, and very apt coupling with the Dvorak"
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Brahms: Complete Symphonies
7.  Brahms: Complete Symphonies by Johannes Brahms
The list author says:
  "This is an expensive set but it's worth every penny.  Abbado's interpretation is amazing. This set includes all the overtures and similar one off orchestral masterpieces."
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Brahms: Complete Trios
8.  Brahms: Complete Trios by Beaux Arts Trio
The list author says:
  "This is a fantastic value set with inspired and beautiful playing.  Who said chamber music is boring!"
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Brahms: The Late Piano Music
9.  Brahms: The Late Piano Music by Stephen Kovacevich
The list author says:
  "Put this CD on and daydream away.  It's difficult to explain until you listen to it.  Brahms' piano music is intelligent and enchanting"
£18.82   Used & New from: £4.04

Schumann: Piano Quintet op54; Brahms: Piano Quintet op34
10.  Schumann: Piano Quintet op54; Brahms: Piano Quintet op34 by Johannes Brahms
The list author says:
  "Budget priced CD with high class interpretation of two chamber music masterpieces"
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Music for 2 Pianos (Ax, Bronfman)
11.  Music for 2 Pianos (Ax, Bronfman) by Johannes Brahms
The list author says:
  "Before the Brahms Piano quintet took its final form, it was in 2 pianos format Op.34b (from its first incarnation as a string quintet). Inclusion of the St Antoni variations for 2 pianos is a treat!"
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Brahms: Clarinet Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2
12.  Brahms: Clarinet Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2 by Johannes Brahms
The list author says:
  "Widely acclaimed recording of the Brahms sonatas.  Makes a good alternative (or supplement) to Todd Levy's recording"
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Brahms: The Symphonies
13.  Brahms: The Symphonies by Johannes Brahms
The list author says:
  "As a comparison, and depending on your preference for conductors, this Rattle set would be good to have alongside the above-mentioned Abbado readings of the Symphonies"
£14.99   Used & New from: £11.99
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