Schumann Five Pieces on Folktunes Op 102 for Flute & Piano

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Schumann Five Pieces on Folktunes Op 102 for Flute & Piano

Schumann Five Pieces on Folktunes Op 102 for Flute & Piano

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Discover Robert Schumann’s Five Pieces in Folk Style (German: Fünf Stücke im Volkston), Op. 102, an enchanting set of five short compositions originally written for cello and piano. Composed in 1849 and published in 1851, these pieces were specifically crafted to highlight the expressive qualities of the cello. Now, in this special edition, experience these beloved melodies in a new light as they are skillfully arranged for flute and piano by Zoltan Gyongyossy.

Movements

I Vanitas vanitatum: Mit Humor (With humour)
II Langsam (Slow)
III Nicht schnell, mit viel Ton zu spielen (Not quick, played with much tone)
IV Nicht zu rasch (Not too fast)
V Stark und markiert (Strong and marked)

Composer-Robert Schumann

Robert Schumann (1810-1856), a renowned German Romantic composer, is celebrated for his piano music, lieder (songs), and orchestral works. His piano pieces, notably dedicated to his wife Clara Schumann, a virtuoso pianist, have gained widespread recognition. Schumann’s musical journey commenced at a young age when he began studying the piano. Influenced by the compositions of Franz Schubert and the writings of poet Jean Paul Richter, he embarked on composing his own songs.

Despite reluctantly pursuing law studies, Schumann’s true passion resided in music composition. He developed a profound connection with Clara, the daughter of his piano teacher Friedrich Wieck, and eventually overcame legal obstacles to marry her in 1840. Schumann’s compositional repertoire encompassed a plethora of piano pieces, including the notable Papillons and Carnaval and his Symphonic Studies. Expanding his horizons, he delved into orchestral compositions, creating Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major and the Piano Concerto in A Minor.

However, Schumann’s personal life was fraught with emotional struggles and periods of mental illness. He encountered challenges in his relationship with Clara, battled severe depression, and grappled with declining mental and physical health. In 1854, he made an attempt on his own life and found solace in a private asylum in Endenich, where he spent his final years. Schumann’s legacy is a testament to his profound musical contributions and enduring influence on the Romantic period of classical music.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Schumann

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