Schumann composed Kinderszenen after Clara, his future wife, remarked that he sometimes seemed like a child, inspiring him to write about thirty "quaint little things."
Album & Artwork
The album's Polaroids include covers of editions from the Robert-Schumann-Haus Zwickau archive, used with permission.
Composer Biography
Robert Schumann, the composer, wrote "booksfull of things" when he was expecting a letter from Clara, his future wife, feeling "simply bursting with music."
Composition History
Schumann's Arabeske was originally titled 'Guirlande,' meaning 'wreathe,' reflecting how everything in it was interwoven.
Composition History
The collection Kinderszenen, originally conceived as twelve pieces, was published with thirteen.
Composition History
Schumann's Davidsbündlertänze contains "many bridal thoughts" and was dedicated to Clara, his future wife, with whom he was deeply in love.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Germany at Reitstadel, Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, between August 18th and 20th, 2022.
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Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15; Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26; Arabeske in C Major, Op. 18
