Following schumanns move to the rhine, where he had become the musical director of the dusseldorf music society schumann. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the romantic era. The composer later made his own viola and violin arrangements, and the stringed instrument gives the music a quite different character. 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. Fantasy pieces examines from several vantage points a vital lifeforce of robert. Schumann fantasy pieces for cello and piano 2016 9. Fantasy pieces metrical dissonance in the music of robert schumann. 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. Free free robert schumann sheet music sheet music pieces to download from.
The mercurial romanticism of schumanns fantasiestucke, op. 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. By 1837, when this collection was conceived, schumann. For his other compositions, see list of compositions by robert schumann pieces. It discusses how the individual movements give form to the total composition, including elements of pitch and rhythm. 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. Metrical dissonance in the music of robert schumann by harald krebs isbn. Robert schumann and music making in germanspeaking europe. Fantasy pieces examines from several vantage points a vital lifeforce of robert schumanns music, namely metrical conflict. Buy the letters of robert schumann classic reprint by schumann, robert isbn. Yet none of this is apparent in the music of these three pieces, whose idyllic character signifies a longing for harmony and seclusion.
World wide shipping for 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music. Home browse music and performing arts music history of music romantic era in music 18201900 robert schumann. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. 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. He was musics quintessential romantic, always ardent, always striving for the ideal. Schumann fantasy pieces for cello and piano 2016 quotes on imdb. Metrical dissonance in the music of robert schumann. Autograph draft of the fantasiestucke fantasy pieces. 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. It was revised prior to publication in 1839, when it was dedicated to franz liszt.
The life and music of robert schumann schumann s entire being was music, informed by dream and fantasy. Robert schumann, german romantic composer renowned particularly for his piano music, songs lieder, and orchestral music. This edition discusses the history of the collection and provides performance. Book victor goldberg for concerts and masterclasses with n. Ernst herttrich, born in 1942 in wurzburg, read musicology, history. Schumann fantasy pieces op 73 for clarinet in a or bb and. Three fantasy pieces drei fantasiestucke for clarinet and piano, op. For a detailed discussion of this work, its sources and first performers, see the article deconstructing schumann s fantasiestucke, op. 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. In 1849 dresden was seized by violent political turmoil that ultimately forced schumann to flee with clara to the countryside. Since then, they have become an integral part of the romantic repertoire for cello and piano.
Fantasy pieces opus 73 bb clarinet and piano schumann on. In a concert recorded in the kongressaal, munich, the two world stars of classical music martha argerich and mischa maisky play schumann. The beginners piano book spotlights the music of one of the romantic movements most influential composers, robert schumann. Studied piano and music with friedrich wieck in liepzig.
An introductory chapter traces the history of this metaphor from its origins in the early 19th. Originally intended for the clarinet, schumanns fantasiestucke, op. Schumann the shoeman speaks to readers of all ages. Jun 07, 2010 the life and music of robert schumann schumann s entire being was music, informed by dream and fantasy. Fantasy pieces opus 73 bb clarinet and piano paperback 1985 by schumann author. Martha argerichs 1976 recordings of schumanns fantasiestucke and c major fantasy for ricordi first appeared in the u. 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.
Schumann the shoeman was a very creative cobbler adored by his customers. Schumann, robert fantasy pieces fantasiestucke for. Again, schumanns alter egos, the impassioned florestan and dreamy eusebius, are at play. List of books and articles about robert schumann online. Schumann fantasy pieces movement 2 clarinet youtube.
This later became the first movement of the fantasy. This collection varies in mood and style, but all are harmonically unified. Throughout the book, the theory is applied mainly in the analysis of robert. Although the eight pieces form a homogeneous whole, each can be played individually without loss of effect. 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. Robert schumann has 806 books on goodreads with 1551 ratings.
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. Jonathan biss, piano friday, march 8 8 pm the folly theater. These pieces are surely closely associated with clara wieck, whom he married three years hence. Program notes fantasy pieces for clarinet and piano, op. 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. I also helped leaders at exxon and mobil keep key staff engaged during the largest merger in history. Fantasy pieces for clarinet and piano, opus 73 schumann. Moments of deep introspection, followed by bursts of euphoria, remind us of florestan and eusebius, the split personalities which inhabit much of.
Fine books, manuscripts, atlases and historical photographs. Each and every one of us at schumann is dedicated to customer excellence and environmental responsibility. 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. Fantasy pieces for clarinet and piano schumann wikipedia. They are challenging works with strong, unusual rhythms, and melodic charm. When it comes to piano concertos, no two composers wrote more compatible concertos than grieg and schumann. 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. Its easytoplay renditions of schumann s beloved works progressively increase in difficulty and are accessible to novices of all ages. 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. Learn more about his life and works in this article. List of solo piano compositions by robert schumann wikipedia. Legacy is a short compilation of what i consider gems, wisdom collected over a lifetime. The title was inspired by the 181415 collection of novellas, essays.
Ewen, david, the complete book of classical music, p. 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. In the midst of my preparations, i began to perceive a common thread among the pieces, besides the theme of 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. The three short fantasy pieces, written in just over two days in february, 1849, are filled with abrupt, slightly schizophrenic, changes in mood. Nov, 2014 this was a project energetically supported, and substantially underwritten, by franz liszt, to whom schumanns fantasy is dedicated. 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. Meaningful, it analyzes the effects of industrial development on small business and also its impact on creativity. Fantasy pieces metrical dissonance in the music of robert schumann harald krebs. Books by robert schumann author of advice to young musicians. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist. 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.
Schumann returned to the term fantasiestucke or some variant of it several times, first in the celebrated fantasy in c major, op. The article presents an analysis of the musical character of fantasy pieces, opus 73, by robert schumann for clarinet in a and piano. 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. Discover librarianselected research resources on robert schumann from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Eight contrasing pieces with descriptive titles comprise the fantasy pieces, op. 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. The carnaval and fantasy pieces have captured my interest in. Schumann, robert fantasy pieces, op 73 for cello and piano. Complete works for piano trio leif ove andsnes, christian tetzlaff, tanja tetzlaff on allmusic 2011 though often maligned as being less inventive.
Though they were originally intended for clarinet and piano, schumann indicated that the clarinet part could be also performed on viola or cello. Krebs is also sensitive to historical issues precedents for schumanns. I began to understand each piece as a lifes journey. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite.
Ernst herttrich, born in 1942 in wurzburg, read musicology, history, german and theology. The present work, translated and edited by noted critic henry pleasants, contains 61 of the most. Robert schumann wrote his fantasy pieces for clarinet and piano in the course of two days in february 1849. During his enforced separation from clara wieck in the summer of 1837, schumann had taken up with the young british. Robert schumann s most popular book is advice to young musicians 1860. This is a list of piano compositions by robert schumann for piano solo and piano duet. His shoes were works of art and no two pairs were ever the same. Fantasy pieces examines from several vantage points a vital lifeforce of robert schumann s music, namely metrical conflict. Only a few days later they were premiered by clara schumann.
Anna robena laidlaw robert schumanns fantasiestucke, op. Schumann, robert fantasy pieces fantasiestucke for clarinet and piano, op 73 international edition. 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. A public performance of widmung by robert schumann at a voice masterclass in richland, washington, on january 9, 2010. Fantasy pieces 3 by robert schumann sheet music plus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you use and like, thank you to consider support donation. Schumann fantasy pieces for cello and piano 2016 imdb. Many of his bestknown piano pieces were written for his wife, the pianist clara schumann. Metrical dissonance in the music of robert schumann harald krebs.
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