From the beginning of the Schumann “Carnaval” – sunny and grim at the same time – to its dreamy “Dedication” (the arrangement of “Widmung” by Liszt): on every track of this wonderful Genuin album, young pianist Lilian Akopova transports us into a Romantic world of fantasy. The pianist makes her mark with distinct tempos, an infinitely differentiated pianistic touch and a sure sense of dramatic suspense. After winning First Prize at the Vianna Da Motta International Piano Competition, Anne-Sophie Mutter said “her virtuoso and pianistic capabilities are very impressive.” This Schumann and Mendelssohn album clearly demonstrates that her artistry goes far beyond these possibilities!