The composer later made his own viola and violin arrangements, and the stringed instrument gives the music a quite different character. Robert schumann and music making in germanspeaking europe. Throughout the book, the theory is applied mainly in the analysis of robert. List of solo piano compositions by robert schumann wikipedia. This edition discusses the history of the collection and provides performance.
In 1849 dresden was seized by violent political turmoil that ultimately forced schumann to flee with clara to the countryside. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist. These pieces are surely closely associated with clara wieck, whom he married three years hence. Harald krebs has spent a good deal of his professional life in the company of robert schumann, and his new book is a celebration of that relationship. Since then, they have become an integral part of the romantic repertoire for cello and piano. List of books and articles about robert schumann online. Many of his bestknown piano pieces were written for his wife, the pianist clara schumann. I feel privileged and grateful to have been able to engage in learning opportunities while at the same time serve others in the capacities of board chair, board member, committee chair and member, and staff of excellent charitable enterprises. Fantasy pieces opus 73 bb clarinet and piano schumann on. Books by robert schumann author of advice to young musicians.
Fantasy pieces for clarinet and piano schumann wikipedia. Though they were originally intended for clarinet and piano, schumann indicated that the clarinet part could be also performed on viola or cello. In a concert recorded in the kongressaal, munich, the two world stars of classical music martha argerich and mischa maisky play schumann. Schumann returned to the term fantasiestucke or some variant of it several times, first in the celebrated fantasy in c major, op. Discover librarianselected research resources on robert schumann from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Harald krebss imaginative yet rigorous study makes use of schumann s fascinating projections of his own personalitythe characters florestan and eusebiusas one means of addressing the biographical and aesthetic context of the music. Robert schumann s most popular book is advice to young musicians 1860. During his enforced separation from clara wieck in the summer of 1837, schumann had taken up with the young british. Jonathan biss, piano friday, march 8 8 pm the folly theater. History robert schumann wrote the pieces over just two days in february 1849, and originally entitled them soiree pieces before settling on the title fantasy pieces. It is generally described as one of schumanns greatest works for solo piano, and is one of the central works of the early romantic period. Autograph draft of the fantasiestucke fantasy pieces.
Fantasy pieces for clarinet and piano, opus 73 schumann. For a detailed discussion of this work, its sources and first performers, see the article deconstructing schumann s fantasiestucke, op. Following schumanns move to the rhine, where he had become the musical director of the dusseldorf music society schumann. A public performance of widmung by robert schumann at a voice masterclass in richland, washington, on january 9, 2010. Nov, 2014 this was a project energetically supported, and substantially underwritten, by franz liszt, to whom schumanns fantasy is dedicated.
It was revised prior to publication in 1839, when it was dedicated to franz liszt. The present work, translated and edited by noted critic henry pleasants, contains 61 of the most. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Fantasy pieces examines from several vantage points a vital lifeforce of robert. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the romantic era. Studied piano and music with friedrich wieck in liepzig. Fantasy pieces 3 by robert schumann sheet music plus. Schumann the shoeman was a very creative cobbler adored by his customers. The piece has its origin in early 1836, when schumann composed a piece entitled ruines expressing his distress at being parted from his beloved clara wieck later to become his wife. His shoes were works of art and no two pairs were ever the same. They are challenging works with strong, unusual rhythms, and melodic charm. Complete works for piano trio leif ove andsnes, christian tetzlaff, tanja tetzlaff on allmusic 2011 though often maligned as being less inventive.
By 1837, when this collection was conceived, schumann. Fantasy pieces opus 73 bb clarinet and piano paperback 1985 by schumann author. The mercurial romanticism of schumanns fantasiestucke, op. In the 1990s, i helped leaders at cathay pacific airlines in hong kong keep employees engaged as the company and its home country became a part of china. The beginners piano book spotlights the music of one of the romantic movements most influential composers, robert schumann. Three fantasy pieces drei fantasiestucke for clarinet and piano, op. Intended to be played as an intact group, the set retains enough typical dance forms to be regarded as a sort of dance suite, though the pieces are longer and more complex than those of true dance suites like carnaval, op. This later became the first movement of the fantasy.
Yet none of this is apparent in the music of these three pieces, whose idyllic character signifies a longing for harmony and seclusion. Schumann fantasy pieces movement 2 clarinet youtube. Originally intended for the clarinet, schumanns fantasiestucke, op. He was musics quintessential romantic, always ardent, always striving for the ideal.
Program notes fantasy pieces for clarinet and piano, op. Moments of deep introspection, followed by bursts of euphoria, remind us of florestan and eusebius, the split personalities which inhabit much of. World wide shipping for 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music. It discusses how the individual movements give form to the total composition, including elements of pitch and rhythm. Schumann the shoeman speaks to readers of all ages. Book victor goldberg for concerts and masterclasses with n. Schumann fantasy pieces for cello and piano 2016 quotes on imdb.
Each fantasy expressed itself as an entire life to me. Schumann dedicated the pieces to fraulein anna robena laidlaw, an accomplished and attractive 18yearold scottish pianist with whom schumann had become good friends. Schumann, robert fantasy pieces fantasiestucke for. Ernst herttrich, born in 1942 in wurzburg, read musicology, history. The carnaval and fantasy pieces have captured my interest in. Metrical dissonance in the music of robert schumann. Schumann fantasy pieces op 73 for clarinet in a or bb and. Fantasy pieces is a cycle of poetic miniatures composed by robert schumann in 1849, a year marked by relatively good health and the publishing of a number of large compositions.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Anna robena laidlaw robert schumanns fantasiestucke, op. Free free robert schumann sheet music sheet music pieces to download from. Nov 23, 2010 hey im doing this piece for my exam and i just need some helpful advice to see if i need any improvement. Again, schumanns alter egos, the impassioned florestan and dreamy eusebius, are at play. Jun 07, 2010 the life and music of robert schumann schumann s entire being was music, informed by dream and fantasy.
Buy schumann fantasy pieces op 73 for clarinet in a or bb and piano edition peters 2366 fantasiestucke 2 by schumann, revised by issay barmas isbn. Both are in a minor, both are in three movements, and both are ecstatically lyric, tenderly romantic, and amazingly virtuosic. Learn more about his life and works in this article. Eventually published in 1839, it makes for a rather strange sonata but a meaty, imaginative and poetic fantasy, its three movements being of widely differing character and emotional content. Harald krebss imaginative yet rigorous study makes use of schumanns fascinating projections of his own personalitythe characters florestan and eusebiusas one means of addressing the biographical and aesthetic context of the music. Throughout the book, the theory is applied mainly in the analysis of robert schumann s music, but analyses of the music of 18thcentury, other 19thcentury, and early 20thcentury composers are also included. Martha argerichs 1976 recordings of schumanns fantasiestucke and c major fantasy for ricordi first appeared in the u.
This famous cycle of piano pieces occupies a pivotal position in schumann s output and inaugurated the masterful series of poetic cycles that would occupy him until the end of the decade daverio, grove and schumann, p. This book presents a theory of metrical conflict and applies it to the music of schumann, thereby placing the composers distinctive metrical style in full focus. In the midst of my preparations, i began to perceive a common thread among the pieces, besides the theme of fantasy. Schumann, robert fantasy pieces fantasiestucke for clarinet and piano, op 73 international edition. The title was inspired by the 181415 collection of novellas, essays, treatises, letters, and writings about music, fantasiestucke in callots manier by one of his favourite authors, e. Metrical dissonance in the music of robert schumann by harald krebs isbn. Robert schumann has 806 books on goodreads with 1551 ratings. Ewen, david, the complete book of classical music, p. I began to understand each piece as a lifes journey. Its easytoplay renditions of schumann s beloved works progressively increase in difficulty and are accessible to novices of all ages. Metrical dissonance in the music of robert schumann harald krebs. Only a few days later they were premiered by clara schumann. Ernst herttrich, born in 1942 in wurzburg, read musicology, history, german and theology.
Buy the letters of robert schumann classic reprint by schumann, robert isbn. Eight contrasing pieces with descriptive titles comprise the fantasy pieces, op. This collection varies in mood and style, but all are harmonically unified. The title was inspired by the 181415 collection of novellas, essays. Robert schumann, german romantic composer renowned particularly for his piano music, songs lieder, and orchestral music.
Home browse music and performing arts music history of music romantic era in music 18201900 robert schumann. Fantasy pieces examines from several vantage points a vital lifeforce of robert schumann s music, namely metrical conflict. An introductory chapter traces the history of this metaphor from its origins in the early 19th. If you use and like, thank you to consider support donation. Fantasy pieces metrical dissonance in the music of robert schumann harald krebs. For his other compositions, see list of compositions by robert schumann pieces. The three short fantasy pieces, written in just over two days in february, 1849, are filled with abrupt, slightly schizophrenic, changes in mood.
The life and music of robert schumann schumann s entire being was music, informed by dream and fantasy. Schumann fantasy pieces for cello and piano 2016 imdb. Throughout the book, the theory is applied mainly in the analysis of robert schumann s music, but analyses of the music of 18thcentury, other 19thcentury, and early 20thcentury composers are. Schumann, robert fantasy pieces, op 73 for cello and piano. Fantasy pieces examines from several vantage points a vital lifeforce of robert schumanns music, namely metrical conflict. Fantasy pieces metrical dissonance in the music of robert schumann. About us as an industry innovator and leader, we provide a wide variety of products and specialized services to deliver value and quality to our customers. Robert schumann wrote his fantasy pieces for clarinet and piano in the course of two days in february 1849. Legacy is a short compilation of what i consider gems, wisdom collected over a lifetime. Meaningful, it analyzes the effects of industrial development on small business and also its impact on creativity. When it comes to piano concertos, no two composers wrote more compatible concertos than grieg and schumann.
Although the eight pieces form a homogeneous whole, each can be played individually without loss of effect. I also helped leaders at exxon and mobil keep key staff engaged during the largest merger in history. Fine books, manuscripts, atlases and historical photographs. Schumann fantasy pieces for cello and piano 2016 9. Each and every one of us at schumann is dedicated to customer excellence and environmental responsibility. The unique combination of voice, clarinet and piano offers a broad range of repertoire, including duo works for clarinet and piano, art songs, and pieces. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Krebs is also sensitive to historical issues precedents for schumanns. The pieces and the descriptive titles added later reflect schumann. The article presents an analysis of the musical character of fantasy pieces, opus 73, by robert schumann for clarinet in a and piano. This is a list of piano compositions by robert schumann for piano solo and piano duet.
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