Schumann — Piano Works Volume 6
Carnaval, Op. 9
Fantasy, Op. 17
Toccata, Op. 7
Catalog: CACD 9161-2 • Status: Identified
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Capsule Summary
The Toccata, Op. 7 and the complete Carnaval, Op. 9 are taken from Adam Skoumal’s Studio Matouš recording. No overall tempo manipulation is present. Track 10, Sphinxes, involves digital editing: Hatto replaces Skoumal’s arpeggiated chords with single chords copied from earlier in the piece. The Fantasy in C major, Op. 17 is played by Michael Studer. The first two movements have been subjected to tempo manipulation. Most notably, the leaps in the last part of the second movement are sped up by 10.49%.
Sources
- Adam Skoumal — Studio Matouš 32-2 131 (Toccata, Op. 7; Carnaval, Op. 9)
- Michael Studer — Claves 9019 (Fantasy in C major, Op. 17)
Track Evidence
Track 1: Toccata in C major, Op. 7
Adam Skoumal (6:48)
Hatto (6:48)
Track 2: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Préambule
Adam Skoumal (2:24)
Hatto (2:24)
Track 3: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Pierrot
Adam Skoumal (1:55)
Hatto (1:55)
Track 4: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Arlequin
Adam Skoumal (1:15)
Hatto (1:15)
Track 5: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Valse noble
Adam Skoumal (1:47)
Hatto (1:47)
Track 6: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Eusebius
Adam Skoumal (1:47)
Hatto (1:47)
Track 7: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Florestan
Adam Skoumal (0:55)
Hatto (0:55)
Track 8: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Coquette
Adam Skoumal (1:44)
Hatto (1:44)
Track 9: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Réplique
Adam Skoumal (0:51)
Hatto (0:51)
Track 10: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Sphinxes
Adam Skoumal (0:44)
Hatto (0:44)
In the third Sphinx, Skoumal plays arpeggiated chords, but Hatto plays single chords. Hatto accomplishes this by copying and pasting the equivalent pitches from Skoumal’s first Sphinx to create the third Sphinx. Skoumal’s Sphinxes have been edited in the same manner here to show the match.
Track 11: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Papillons
Adam Skoumal (0:48)
Hatto (0:48)
Track 12: Carnaval, Op. 9 – A.S.C.H. – S.C.H.A. (Lettres dansantes)
Adam Skoumal (0:51)
Hatto (0:51)
Track 13: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Chiarina
Adam Skoumal (1:49)
Hatto (1:49)
Track 14: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Chopin
Adam Skoumal (1:26)
Hatto (1:26)
Track 15: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Estrella
Adam Skoumal (0:27)
Hatto (0:27)
Track 16: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Reconnaissance
Adam Skoumal (1:41)
Hatto (1:41)
Track 17: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Pantalon et Colombine
Adam Skoumal (1:01)
Hatto (1:01)
Track 18: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Valse allemande
Adam Skoumal (0:52)
Hatto (0:52)
Track 19: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Paganini
Adam Skoumal (1:23)
Hatto (1:23)
Track 20: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Aveu
Adam Skoumal (1:08)
Hatto (1:08)
Track 21: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Promenade
Adam Skoumal (2:44)
Hatto (2:44)
Track 22: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Pause
Adam Skoumal (0:21)
Hatto (0:21)
Track 23: Carnaval, Op. 9 – Marche des Davidsbündler contre les Philistins
Adam Skoumal (3:55)
Hatto (3:55)
Track 24: Fantasy in C major, Op. 17 – First movement
Michael Studer (13:31)
Hatto (13:55)
Hatto is slowed down by 2.93%.
Track 25: Fantasy in C major, Op. 17 – Second movement
Michael Studer (7:32)
Hatto (7:27)
From 6:48 (where the treacherous leaps begin) to the end, Hatto is sped up by 10.49%.
Track 26: Fantasy in C major, Op. 17 – Third movement
Michael Studer (10:49)
Hatto (10:49)