Leon McCawley - Schumann - Piano Music / Papillons, Davidsbundlertanze, Fantasiestucke, Kreisleriana, Arabeske, Waldszenen, Widmung & Fruhlingsnacht (AR.R. Liszt) / AVIE 2x Audio CD 2003 / AV 0029

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Summary of Leon McCawley, British Classical Pianist

Background and Education:

• Birth Date: July 12, 1973
• Nationality: British
• Musical Training: Studied at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester under Heather Slade-Lipkin. Further honed his skills at The Curtis Institute of Music in the United States with Eleanor Sokoloff. Additionally, pianist Nina Milkina significantly influenced his musical style and approach.

Career Highlights:

• International Recognition: Garnered first prize at the Ninth International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna (1993), and secured second prize at the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition.
• Orchestral Collaborations: Has performed solo with prestigious orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Recordings and Achievements:

• Diverse Repertoire: Produced CDs featuring works of Samuel Barber, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Robert Schumann. Notably recorded a complete edition of Mozart's piano sonatas and the world premiere recording of Hans Gál's complete piano works.
• Critical Acclaim: Two of his recordings have been selected as "Editor's Choice" by the journal The Gramophone.

Label and Release Information:

• Label: AVIE (Catalogue Number: AV 0029)
• Format: 2x CD, Album
• Country of Release: United Kingdom
• Genre: Classical music
• Style: Various classical styles encompassing a broad range of composers from different eras. 

Tracklist:

CD 1   71:10

1.  Papillons, Op. 2   14:27

2-19.  Davidsbundlertanze, Op. 6   35:21

20-28.  Waldszenen, Op. 82   20:50

CD 2   70:58

1.  Widmung arr. Liszt   3:26

2.  Fruhlingsnacht arr. Liszt   2:34

3-10. Fantasiestucke, Op. 12   25:56

11.  Arabeske, Op. 18   6:31

12-19.  Kreisleriana, Op. 16   32:03