Now playing in this video: 🎵 R. Schumann: "Märchenbilder"

Robert Schumann’s "Märchenbilder" (Fairy-Tale Pictures) unfolds as a poetic journey through shifting moods, from tender lyricism to playful mystery and dramatic intensity. Rich in imagination and emotional nuance, these intimate miniatures evoke a world where every musical gesture seems to tell a story.

🌟 About the Artist

Franco-Dutch violist Sào Soulez Larivière is quickly building himself a thriving career as a versatile musician. Captivating audiences with his playing and original programming, he endeavours to broaden the accessibility and understanding of classical music.He is the winner of the 2023 Prague Spring Competition, as well as a top prizewinner of the Tokyo Viola Competition '22, Oskar Nedbal Viola Competiton '20, Max Rostal Competition '19, Cecil Aronowitz Viola Competition '17 and Johannes Brahms Competition '17. He has also been featured at numerous renowned academies such as the Verbier Festival, Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Ozawa Academy and IMS Prussia Cove.