ROBERT SCHUMANN

Fantasy Pieces op. 73 for Piano and Clarinet

Ernst Herttrich (Editor)

Hans-Martin Theopold (Fingering)

Urtext Edition, paperbound

with parts for clarinet in A and B flat 

revised edition

Pages 38 (V+19+7+7), Size 23,5 x 31,0 cm

Weight 178 g

HN 416 · ISMN 979-0-2018-0416-3

The circumstances in which these poetic “Soirée Pieces” (thus their original title) came into being are quite surprising. In 1849 Dresden was seized by violent political turmoil that ultimately forced Schumann to flee with Clara to the countryside. Yet none of this is apparent in the music of these three pieces, whose idyllic character signifies a longing for harmony and seclusion. Originally conceived for the clarinet, they were accompanied by alternative parts for violin and cello as early as the original print. We have subjected our editions to a thoroughgoing critique and include a section of detailed editorial notes.

Fantasy Pieces for Piano and Clarinet op. 73

• Zart und mit Ausdruck op. 73,1
  
• Lebhaft, leicht op. 73,2
  
• Rasch und mit Feuer op. 73,3