New CD: Midori presents Schumann Violin Concerto & other works (January 2026)

Violinist Midori, Festival Strings Lucerne under the direction of Daniel Dodds, and pianist Özgür Aydin present an album of Schumann: Violin Concerto & Works for Violin and Piano by Clara and Robert Schumann, highlighting two deeply connected artistic voices.

The recording is releases on PENTATONE and marks the PENTATONE debut of Midori and Özgür Aydin. Please find more information here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Violin Concerto in D Minor WoO. 23
1 I. In kräftigem, nicht zu schnellem Tempo
2 II. Langsam
3 III. Lebhaft, doch nicht schnell

Midori, violin
Festival Strings Lucerne Daniel Dodds, director

5 Pieces in Folk Style, Op. 102
4 I. Mit Humor
5 II. Langsam
6 III. Nicht schnell, mit viel Ton zu spielen
7 IV. Nicht zu rasch
8 V. Stark und markiert

3 Romances, Op. 94
9 I. Nicht schnell
10 II. Einfach innig
11 III. Nicht schnell

Clara Schumann (1819-1896)
3 Romances, Op. 22
12 I. Andante molto
13 II. Allegretto: Mit zartem Vortrage
14 III. Leidenschaftlich schnell

Midori, violin
Özgür Aydin, piano