1. *** Schumann: Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11 Annie Fischer (piano)
2. I. Introduzione. Un poco adagio - Allegro vivace - Più lento
3. II. Aria. Senza passion, ma espressivo
4. III. Scherzo ed Intermezzo -
5. IV. Finale. Allegro un poco maestoso - Più allegro
6. *** Schubert: 4 Impromptus, D935 Annie Fischer (piano)
7. No. 1 in F Minor. Allegro moderato
8. No. 2 in A-Flat Major. Allegretto
9. No. 3 in B-Flat Major. Andante and Variations
10. No. 4 in F Minor. Allegro scherzando
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