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String Quartets (Schumann)
This list of compositions by Robert Schumann is classified into piano, vocal, orchestral and chamber works. All works are also listed separately, by opus number. Schumann wrote almost exclusively for the piano until 1840, when he burst into song composition around the time of his marriage to Clara Wieck. Partly due to Clara Schumann's encouragement, he then expanded his oeuvre to orchestral works, composing 1st, 4th symphony, and Overture, Scherzo, and Finale Op. 52 in the year of 1841. The next year, 1842, is known as 'the year of chamber works,' where he notably composed 3 String Quartets, a Piano Quintet, and a Piano Quartet. Robert Schumann is known as one of the most prolific composers in the romantic era, producing multiple works for multiple instruments, forms, and genres (both absolute and program music). The list is based on lists of his works, such as in the 2001 biography by Eric Frederick Jensen. Piano works * Op. 1, '' Variations on the name "Abegg"'' (1830) * Op. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinderszenen
' (, "Scenes from Childhood"), Opus number, Op. 15, by Robert Schumann, is a set of thirteen pieces of music for piano written in 1838. History and description Schumann wrote 30 movements for this work but chose 13 for the final version. The unused movements were later published in Bunte Blätter, ''Bunte Blätter'', Op. 99, and ''Albumblätter (Schumann), Albumblätter'', Op. 124. Schumann initially intended to publish ''Kinderszenen'' together with ''Novelletten (Schumann), Novelletten'' (Opus 21); the shared literary theme is suggested by the original title ''Kindergeschichten'' (Children's Tales). He told his wife Clara Schumann, Clara that the "thirty small, droll things", most of them less than a page in length, were inspired by her comment that he sometimes seemed "like a child". He described them in 1840 as "more cheerful, gentler, more melodic" than his earlier works. Movement No. 7 of the work, ', is one of Schumann's best known pieces; it is the opening and closi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Fantasiestücke, Op
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Bunte Blätter
''Bunte Blätter'' (English: ''Colorful Leaves''), Op. 99, is a collection of piano pieces by Robert Schumann assembled from earlier unpublished pieces after the success of the ''Album for the Young (Album für die Jugend)'', Op. 68. Upon publication the pieces were issued both as a complete set and individual pieces, the latter in differently colored covers. History Robert Schumann started work on assembling the collection of pieces that were eventually published as the ''Bunte Blätter'' Op. 99 and '' Albumblätter'' Op. 124 in late 1850. His original plan was to publish the pieces as a single collection entitled ''Spreu'' (English: ''Chaff''). When the music publisher F. W. Arnold objected to the proposed title, Schumann decided to split the collection. All of the pieces used were works that Schumann had composed in the past and had either not intended for publication, or had been rejected for publication with earlier sets of pieces. Ernst Herttrich in his preface to the Hen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waldszenen
''Waldszenen'' (''Forest Scenes''), Opus number, Op. 82, is a set of nine short solo piano pieces composed by Robert Schumann in 1848–1849, first published in 1850–1851 in Leipzig by Bartholf Senff. On the set, Schumann wrote: "The titles for pieces of music, since they again have come into favor in our day, have been censured here and there, and it has been said that 'good music needs no sign-post.' Certainly not, but neither does a title rob it of its value; and the composer, by adding one, at least prevents a complete misunderstanding of the character of his music. What is important is that such a verbal heading should be significant and apt. It may be considered the test of the general level of the composer's education." Movements The nine movement (music), movements are shown in the table below. : Recordings References External links Autograph manuscript at the National Library of France *: Jörg Demus, 2014 *: Martin Leung, at the Alfred Newman Recital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album For The Young
''Album for the Young'' ('), Op. 68, was composed by Robert Schumann in 1848 for his three daughters. The album consists of a collection of 43 short works. Unlike the ', they are suitable to be played by children or beginners. The second part, starting at Nr. 19 (""), is marked ' (For adults; For more grown-up ones) and contains more demanding pieces. List of pieces First part # Melodie (Melody), C major # Soldatenmarsch (Soldiers' march), G major # Trällerliedchen (Lilting song or Humming song), C major # Ein Choral (Chorale), G major. Harmonisation of "Selig sind, die aus Erbamen" or "Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele" found in number 7 of BWV 39 # Stückchen (A little piece), C major # Armes Waisenkind (The poor orphan), A minor # Jägerliedchen (Hunting song), F major # Wilder Reiter (The wild rider), A minor (This piece is more commonly known in English as "The Wild Horseman") # Volksliedchen (Folk song), D minor # Fröhlicher Landmann, von der Arbeit zurückkehrend ('The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BACH Motif
In music, the BACH motif is the motif (music), motif, a succession of note (music), notes important or characteristic to a musical composition, piece, ''B flat, A, C, B natural''. In Letter notation, German musical nomenclature, in which the note ''B natural'' is named ''H'' and the ''B flat'' named ''B'', it forms Johann Sebastian Bach's family name. One of the most frequently occurring examples of a musical cryptogram, the motif has been used by countless composers, especially after the Bach Revival in the first half of the 19th century. Origin Johann Gottfried Walther's ''Musicalisches Lexikon'' (1732) contains the only biographical sketch of Johann Sebastian Bach published during the composer's lifetime. There the motif is mentioned thus:This reference work thus indicates Bach as the inventor of the motif. Usage in compositions In a comprehensive study published in the catalogue for the 1985 exhibition "300 Jahre Johann Sebastian Bach" ("300 years of Johann Sebasti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faschingsschwank Aus Wien
''Faschingsschwank aus Wien'' (''Carnival Scenes from Vienna'' or ''Carnival Jest from Vienna''), Op. 26, is a solo piano work by Robert Schumann. He began composition of the work in 1839 in Vienna. He wrote the first four movements in Vienna, and the last on his return to Leipzig. Eric Sams has noted that the word "Faschingsschwank" contains the letters ASCH SCHA in that order of appearance, and that Schumann used these notes in sequence as melodic material for this work. Robert Morgan has noted Schumann's use of Ludwig van Beethoven's Op. 26 as a model in this work, and also Schumann's use of musical symmetry. David Neumeyer has noted the similarity of the first section to the '' Valse Noble'', Op. 77, No. 7 (D. 969) of Franz Schubert Franz Peter Schubert (; ; 31 January 179719 November 1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical period (music), Classical and early Romantic music, Romantic eras. Despite his short life, Schubert left behind a List of compos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nachtstücke
The '' Nachtstücke'' or ''Night Pieces'' are a set of four character pieces for piano by the German composer and pianist Robert Schumann. Historical background The ''Nachtstücke'' (''Night Pieces''), Op. 23, were composed in 1839 together with '' Faschingsschwank aus Wien'' and published one year later. The ''Intermezzo'' from ''Faschingsschwank'' was originally published as a supplement to the '' Neue Zeitschrift'' and identified as a 'fragment from the ''Nachtstücke'' which are to appear shortly'. Schumann envisaged the following titles for the four pieces: # ''Trauerzug'' ("Funeral procession") # ''Kuriose Gesellschaft'' ("Strange company") # ''Nächtliches Gelage'' ("Nocturnal revelries") # ''Rundgesang mit Solostimmen'' ("Roundelay with solo voices") These titles were not included in the original edition. Death of brother Schumann wrote the ''Nachtstücke'' under extremely stressful circumstances. He was spending the winter in Vienna. On March 30, 1839, he receive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novelletten (Schumann)
The ''Novelletten'', Op. 21, is a set of eight pieces for solo piano, written by Robert Schumann in 1838. This composition is dedicated to Adolf von Henselt. Background The ''Novelletten'' were composed during February 1838, a period of great struggle for the composer. Schumann originally intended the eight pieces to be performed together as a group, though they are often performed separately. This set of pieces is an excellent example of Schumann's keyboard style. Analysis No. 1 in F major *''Markiert und kräftig'' (Marked and strong) Marcato e con forza This piece contains seven sections, alternating between a staccato march and flowing legato passages. The piece is a modified Rondo form. No. 2 in D major *''Äußerst rasch und mit Bravour'' (Extremely fast and with bravura) Prestissimo, arditamente This virtuosic piece is graceful and effective. An Intermezzo section in the middle contrasts and varies the piece. No. 3 in D major *''Leicht und mit Humor'' (Light and wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humoreske (Schumann)
' in B-flat major, Op. 20, is a romantic piano piece by Robert Schumann, composed in 1839 and dedicated to Julie von Webenau. Schumann cited Jean Paul's style of humour as source of inspiration, although there are no direct programmatic links to Jean Paul's oeuvre found in the piece. Structure The '' Humoreske'' consists of seven sections (not originally indicated as such by the composer except for the last one, ""), to be played attacca after each other. Although the piece is nominally written in B-flat major, most of the piece is set in B-flat major's relative minor key, G minor. The musical texture and emotional tone, though, varies widely and differs greatly between the sections: # "" (Simple) (B major, , M. M. = 80) #:"" (Very fast and light) (B major, , M. M. = 138) #:"" (Even faster) (G minor) #:"", (First tempo, as in the beginning) (B major, ) # "" (Hastily) (G minor, , M. M. = 126) #:"" (Gradually more lively and stronger) (D minor) #:"" (As previously) '' A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blumenstück (Schumann)
''Blumenstück'' (''Flower Piece'') in D-flat, Op. 19, is a piano work by Robert Schumann, written in 1839. ''Blumenstück'' is a series of short, connected and thematically related episodes, of which the second forms a recurring refrain while undergoing changes in both key and mood. It is considered to reflect the amorous human activities with which flowers are associated, rather than as depictions of flowers themselves. The piece takes between six and seven minutes to play. ''Blumenstück'' was written in Vienna in January 1839; its companion piece, the '' Arabeske in C'', Op. 18, was written in December 1838. Other works written around this time were the '' Humoreske'', Op. 20, and the final movement of the Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22. Schumann wrote that he composed the ''Arabeske'' and ''Blumenstück'' "hoping to elevate myself to the front rank of favourite composers of the women of Vienna." In his letter of 15 August 1839 to Ernst Becker, Schumann dismissed both wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
