Product Description

World Premiere Recording of the chamber music version of the cello concerto op.129 in A minor by Robert Schumann

I. Nicht zu schnell

II. Langsam

III. Sehr lebhaft

Andreas Heinig, solo cello

Amira quartet:

David Schultheiss, vl.1, Miryam Nothelfer vl.2

Ines Wein, viola,  Antonio Clavijo Rojas, violoncello tutti

Reviews:

• Süddeutsche Zeitung/ South German Newspaper Munich, Adolf Karl Gottwald

“…Andreas Heinig however, simply made music – following the exuberance of his own emotions without any suspicion!”

• Fono Forum,  withNorbert Hornig

“Worth hearing! A new, inspiring look at Schumann!”

• Radio Bremen/Northwestradio Germany – radio broadcast “classic:chambermusic” with radio host Wilfried Schäper

“Finest chamber music art, ear opening played and with romantic fire – a real discovery!”

South West Radio 2 Germany – radio broadcast “News on the classic market” with radio host Thomas Rübenacker

“The highly talented Berlin cellist Andreas Heinig with the Amira Quartet: concert emphasis and chamber music filigree!”

• Bavarian state broadcasting company for classical music BR4 – broad cast – “Young Philharmonia” with radio host Christian Schuler

Schumann´s cello concerto in an unusual version! World premiere recording of the version for string quartet with solo cello by the Amira Quartet and cellist Andreas Heinig.”

• klassik.com with  Tobias Pfleger

“Very differentiated articulation, enriches with dynamic nuances, he stretches wirde cantable arches and provides variety through piquant articulation…cellist Andreas Heinig succeeds in a subtle interpretation of the cello concerto in good coordination with the ensemble!”