For it's inclusion as known Schumann's keyboard works like the "Scenes from Childhood" and "Forest Scenes" of the fortepiano expert January Vermeulen tried to Schumann's metronome markings to get as close as possible. The result is as surprising as it is convincing, especially when one is ready to give an automatism and cherished listening habits. As an instrument it is a wonderful wing from the workshop of Johann Nepomuk Tr�ndlin (1790-1862) are available, the pianos in the Viennese tradition built in Leipzig and it's instruments Schumann would certainly have known. His sound combines a warm and singing middle register, sonorous depth and a clear treble.

• Label: ACCENT RECORDS
• Genre: Classical