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Robert SCHUMANN - Fantasies - Divine Art, ddl 12404;
worldwide released on November 21, 2025 (distr.: NAXOS Intl.)
September 5, 2025 - Forthcoming
on November 21, 2025 release from Divine Art: Burkard Schliessmann plays Schumann
'Fantasies'
Kreisleriana, Op. 16
Fantasie in C major, Op. 17
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12
Nachtstücke, op. 23
Fantasiestücke, Op. 111
Gesänge der Frühe, Op. 133
“Schliessmann is the best pianist I know at entering the world and expressing the awareness of the German romantics.There is something personal and unique about Schliessmann’s Schumann. It does not sound like anyone else’s. He is better than any other pianist I have heard.”
-Donald Vroon, American Record Guide
Divine Art proudly presents the first vinyl edition of Fantasies, Burkard Schliessmann’s wonderful interpretation of the solo piano works of Robert Schumann. Now issued as a triple gold audiophile LP, this deluxe pressing follows the album’s acclaimed release on SACD and Dolby Atmos digital, which drew widespread praise for both its sonic fidelity and interpretative depth.
Recorded at Berlin’s renowned Teldex Studios with producer Julian Schwenkner and engineer Jupp Wegner, the album uses a 14-microphone setup to capture the full breadth of Schliessmann’s artistry – revealing the intricate emotional architecture and expression of Schumann’s writing.
Schliessmann draws out the music’s structural sophistication, making bold connections to Wagner’s Tristan, while interpreting with spacious, poetic lyricism. The result is a revelatory journey through Schumann’s psyche – one that Schumann Journal described as “completely new, surprising and unexpected… a MUST!” (Irmgard Knechtges-Obrecht), while the American Record Guide hailed the album’s “perfect” sound as “one of the most beautiful-sounding recordings I’ve heard recently” (Rob Haskins).
Pressed on triple heavyweight gold vinyl, this edition delivers analogue warmth and detail that will reward the most discerning listener. A vital collector’s release, Fantasies continues Burkard Schliessmann’s legacy of uncompromising interpretations and outstanding recorded sound.
Burkard Schliessmann is an official Steinway Artist and is regarded as one of the most influential pianists of the modern era. He has received numerous prizes and awards of merits for his piano interpretations, as well as being an esteemed teacher, with classes all over the world, principally in the USA. He is also a professional scuba diver and an Ambassador for "Protecting our Ocean Planet" - a program of Project AWARE Foundation.For further information please contact:
Margaret Skeet UK & Ireland Press Office, Divine Art Recordings Group
margaret@margaretskeet.com
11 Millais Road
Enfield EN1 1EF
UK
Tel: +44 20 8 351 0726
Mob: +44 7855 707418
Robert SCHUMANN - Fantasies - Divine Art, ddc 25753;
worldwide released on March 15, 2024 (distr.: NAXOS Intl.)
March
9, 2023 - Forthcoming
on March 15, 2024 release from Divine Art: Burkard Schliessmann plays Schumann
'Fantasies'
Kreisleriana, Op. 16
Fantasie in C major, Op. 17
Arabeske, Op. 18
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12
Nachtstücke, op. 23
Fantasiestücke, Op. 111
Gesänge der Frühe, Op. 133
"A collection of dynamite recordings ... his Schumann recordings call for special recognition. An inspiring triumph of faith and art. For yours truly, a nice revelation." - Phil Muse (Audio-Video Club of Atlanta)
"To my sustained delight, Schliessmann reveals himself as a Romantic temperament deeply motivated by both intimacy and intuition, sustained by a wholesome and astonishing technical resource ... let me assure possible auditors of the miraculous power of spontaneity that permeates these realizations." - Gary Lemco (Fanfare)
"... Schliessmann is the best pianist I know at entering the world and expressing the awareness of the German romantics. ..." - Donald Vroon (American Record Guide)
As well as exceptional performances we can expect phenomenal sound. The recording is to be made at Teldex Studios in Berlin on August 28 - September 2, 2023 in 5-channel Dolby Atmos high-definition audio and will be offered in a rage of digital formats as well as hybrid multichannel SACD.
Burkard Schliessmann is an official Steinway Artist and is regarded as one of the most influential pianists of the modern era. He has received numerous prizes and awards of merits for his piano interpretations, as well as being an esteemed teacher, with classes all over the world, principally in the USA. He is also a professional scuba diver and an Ambassador for "Protecting our Ocean Planet" - a program of Project AWARE Foundation.
For further information please contact:
Margaret Skeet UK & Ireland Press Office, Divine Art Recordings Group
margaret@margaretskeet.com
11 Millais Road
Enfield EN1 1EF
UK
Tel: +44 20 8 351 0726
Mob: +44 7855 707418
BURKARD SCHLIESSMANN - LIVE & ENCORES - Divine Art, ddc 25755;
worldwide released on November 17, 2023 (distr.: NAXOS Intl.)
May 23, 2023 -
Divine Art announces a special new multi-channel recording for German star pianist Burkard Schliessmann:
"Live & Encores"Robert Schumann:
Fantasy in C major, Op. 17
Carnaval, Op. 9 - Chopin
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 - Warum?
Joh. Seb. Bach:
Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue, BWV 903
Italian Concerto, BWV 971
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54
Frédéric Chopin
Valse in C sharp minor, Op. 64 no. 2
German pianist Burkard Schliessmann has been receiving glowing accolades everywhere for his concert performances and recordings, for his virtuosity and also for his individual and highly-considered interpretation of the great music from the late Baroque and Romantic eras particularly. Following five previous albums all of which have been exceptionally well received, and a recording of Fantasies by Robert Schumann (being recorded in Berlin in June), he has just completed a new recording called 'Live and Encores' which offers the opportunity to present different interpretations in single take recordings of a wide range of repertoire. The double Album displays a variety of stylistic elements from Bach to Mendelssohn (whose early Romantic work was highly influenced by Bach) through the High Romanticism of Schumann to Chopin, whose single waltz here represents the pinnacle of Romantic pianism. As well as exceptional performances we can expect phenomenal sound. The recording was made on 3-5 April 2023 at the Fazioli Concert Hall in Sacile, Italy in 5-channel Dolby Atmos high-definition audio and will be offered in a range of digital formats as well as hybrid multichannel SACD. The instrument used is a Fazioli F278 which Schliessmann has selected. The recording was made 'live' in front of a specially invited audience and thanks to the amazing support of the Fazioli family will also be presented in concert in Venice in the near future.
Burkard Schliessmann is an official Steinway Artist and is regarded as one of the most influential pianists of the modern era. He has received numerous prizes and awards of merits for his piano interpretations, as well as being an esteemed teacher, with classes all over the world, principally in the USA. He is also a professional scuba diver and an Ambassador for "Protecting our Ocean Planet" - a program of Project AWARE Foundation.
Format (physical): Hybrid 5-channel SACD/Stereo CD (2 discs)
Format (digital): Dolby Atmos surround sound; Apple Digital Master; HD, SD and MP3 options
Artist: Burkard Schliessmann (Fazioli F278)
Producer/tonmeister: Matteo Costa
Piano technician: Job Wijnands (Fazioli)
For further information please contact:
Margaret Skeet UK & Ireland Press Office, Divine Art Recordings Group
margaret@margaretskeet.com
11 Millais Road
Enfield EN1 1EF
UK
Tel: +44 20 8 351 0726
Mob: +44 7855 707418
At the Heart of
the Piano - Divine Art, dda 21373; presentation in Francfort/Main, Germany
October 18, 2021 - Virtuoso German
pianist Burkard Schliessmann will increase his representation in the Divine
Art catalogue with a new triple CD/digital album entitled 'At the Heart of
the Piano'. The album consists partly of items from CDs previously issued by
Bayer (nla) and new tracks not previously released. This issue follows
Schliessmann's two critically-acclaimed and award-winning SACD albums of
music by Bach and Chopin, and precedes his new recording of works by
Schumann, delayed from 2020 due to the Covid lockdown. Burkard Schliessmann presents this 3 CD-Edition at an event in a prominent and exclusive place, the 'Villa Bonn' in Siesmayerstrasse in Francfort/Main.
Burkard Schliessmann will perform works from Bach, Schumann and Chopin and will be in discussion with Eric Schoones, Editor-In-Chief from PIANIST. The interview will be released in edition September/October from PIANIST and Burkard Schliessmann will be presented as 'Cover-Artist'.
The event is exclusively sponsored by Source For Alpha AG
At the Heart of
the Piano - Divine Art, dda 21373 (distr.: NAXOS Intl.)
September, 10, 2021
- Virtuoso German pianist Burkard Schliessmann will increase
his representation in the Divine Art catalogue with a new triple CD/digital
album entitled 'At the Heart of the Piano'. The album consists partly of
items from CDs previously issued by Bayer (nla) and new tracks not
previously released. This issue follows Schliessmann's two
critically-acclaimed and award-winning SACD albums of music by Bach and
Chopin, and precedes his new recording of works by Schumann, delayed from
2020 due to the Covid lockdown. Burkard Schliessmann perfectly embodies musical Romanticism in his exceptionally expressive approach, never 'smoothing out' textures and rhythms in what can be very troubled and dramatic music, but instead searching for that music's soul - it's heart. Also a fine organist, professional scuba diver and owner of show-winning pedigree Maine Coon cats, he attracts awards at every turn including the Goethe-Plakette of the city of Frankfurt-am-Main; Classical Finalist 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards; 2 Gold Medals in the 2018 Global Music Awards; 3 Silver Medals in both the 2017 and 2018 Global Music Awards. Schliessmann is a Steinway Artist, recording and performing on his own Model D concert grand.
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