Heinz Holliger

Complete Symphonic works, Vol. III

Robert Schumann

Cellokonzert op. 129; Symphonie Nr. 4 (Spätfassung 1851)

Oren Shevlin, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Heinz Holliger
Audio CD
Audite

Released: 10.10.2014

Robert Schumann: Complete Symphonic Works, Vol. II

Robert Schumann

Heinz Holliger und WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Robert Schumann: Sinfonie Nr. 2 in C-Dur, op. 61; Sinfonie Nr. 3 in Es-Dur, op. 97 ("Rheinische")
Audio CD
Audite
Released: 18.7.2014

Robert Schumann: Complete Symphonic Works, Vol. I

Heinz Holliger, Conductor
1 Audio CD
Audite
WDR Sinfonieorchester
Released: 29.10.2013

Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 ("Spring), Overture, Scherzo and Finale in E major, Op. 52, Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 (first version, 1841)

“This CD initiates a comprehensive series of recordings of all orchestral works by Robert Schumann with the WDR Sinfonieorchester [Symphony Orchestra Cologne] conducted by Heinz Holliger. The series encompasses all symphonies (including both versions of the Fourth Symphony), as well as all overtures and concertos. Holliger’s interpretations are based on his nearly lifelong preoccupation with the work, thought, personality and destiny of Robert Schumann. Holliger’s approach confers transparency and lightness to the opulent scores by means of a hierarchical balancing of voices, finely graduated dynamics, and fresh tempi. The widespread image of this Romantic as a weak orchestrator thus undergoes a refreshing and well-founded correction.”

Cf. http://www.audite.de/de/ 

(Translated by Th. Henninger)

Alexander Longuich: Robert Schumann / Heinz Holliger

Schumann: Kreisleriana op. 16

Holliger: Partita
Alexander Lonquich, Klavier

CD: Universal Music GmbH, ECM Records, Januar 2011