Composer: Robert Schumann Editor: Wolfgang Boetticher
Following Schumann's first, evidently unsuccessful attempt at composing a “Sonata” – he only had the opening movement published under the title “Allegro in B minor” – he tried once again in 1833. It
“I am endlessly looking forward to the second sonata,” thus Clara wrote to Robert in 1838, “Your whole being is so clearly expressed in it.” Nonetheless in the same letter she encouraged him to revise the
Composer: Robert SchumannEditor: Christiane Strucken-Paland
In 1849 Schumann published six Impromptus for piano four-hands with the title “Bilder aus Osten”. As can be seen from the preface of the first edition, Schumann was inspired by the “Maqama” - a
By Robert Schumann / ed. Willard A. Palmer / perf. Valery Lloyd-Watts
Whereas Schumann composed the "Album for the Young" for children, his "Scenes from Childhood" (Kinderszenen) are reflections of childhood for adults. Like many of his character pieces,
“As far as the Scenes from Childhood are concerned, I owe them one of the liveliest pleasures of my life.” These words were uttered by none other than Franz Liszt. In the evenings he often enjoyed playing
Although Schumann usually wrote the music before he thought of the title, these short character pieces at the intermediate level reflect a romantic mood or scene depicted in the title. Keith Snell has care
Composer: Robert SchumannEditor: Wiltrud Haug-Freienstein
The Henle catalogue contains almost all of Schumann's works for piano in top quality editions. With the publication of Op. 32 we are filling an important gap. In or-der to help his “Neue Zeitschr
Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Composer: Robert Schumann
Editor: Jennifer Linn
Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful inte
Robert Schumann's “Frühlingsnacht” (“Spring night”) was one of his most popular songs even in the 19th century. Franz Liszt made a piano arrangement of it that in the space of under 70 measures emerges as a ve
A secret engagement, a composer as prospective father-in-law and several rival publishing houses – it was against this backdrop that the work was composed. His youthful and passionate love for Ernestine v
By Robert Schumann / ed. Maurice Hinson
Schumann's Symphonic Etudes is one of the most astounding musical accomplishments of the 19th century. The set consists of a theme, seven variations and a lengthy finale. This work is as significant for Schumann as
Composer: Robert SchumannEditor: Wolfgang Boetticher
Schumann began work on the Toccata op. 7 when he was only 20 years old. At the time he was studying law, following his family's wishes. He did not, however, intend to have his first manuscript, entitl
Composer: Robert SchumannEditor: Sylvia Hewig-Tröscher
Contents: Little Lullaby from Album Leaves, Op. 124, No. 6 • Little Folksong from Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 9 • Echoes of the Theatre from Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 25 • A Tale of Dist
Masterclass: Daniel Grimwood Robert Schumann / Daniel Grimwood
more than the score… is a series of classic piano music, covering much of the essential repertoire from Bach through Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Debussy, right up to John Cage.
This set of Romantic-era etudes, while relatively unknown, is a treasure trove for pianists and teachers. Ludvig Schytte (1848-1909) was a Danish composer, pianist, and teacher. He studied composition with
By Edward MacDowell / ed. Lynn Freeman Olson
Written in A-flat major and 6/8 time, this piece begins with the left hand alone and the right hand joins as the intensity increases. It offers great dynamic contrast as well as several tempo changes throughout
Composer: Alexander ScriabinEditors: Michael Schneidt, Valentina Rubcova
Scriabin's ten complete piano sonatas offer a fascinating insight into the Russian composer’s stylistic development. While his first works still fully reflect the late-romantic tra
Composer: Alexander Scriabin Editor: Valentina Rubcova
In the years 2001-2014, G. Henle Publishers issued Urtext editions of the ten piano sonatas by Alexander Scriabin. The Scriabin specialist Valentina Rubcova from Moscow, the editor of these ten edit
