Alessandra Ammara’s finely honed technique and restless interpretative mind suit Schumann’s volatile musical personality, at least some of the time. She dives right into Carnaval’s “Préambule” with ...

Pianists Andrew Matthews-Owen with his pick of the best new releases, and Lucy Parham, who chooses her favourite recording of Schumann's Carnaval. Presented by Andrew McGregor.