Schumann's musical language, as heard in these works, gives access to the composer's most intimate thoughts, where the personal and the abstract converge.
Composition History
Clara Schumann, the composer's wife, changed all the initial tempi for Kinderszenen, sometimes by almost half the original speed.
Compositional Technique
The Fantasie includes a subtle quotation from Beethoven's 'An die ferne Geliebte' in its first movement, reflecting Schumann's devotion to Beethoven.
Performer Biography
Marc Ponthus, the pianist, is known for pioneering monographic solo piano recitals of avant-garde composers and juxtaposing landmark works with contemporary pieces.
Interpretation
Marc Ponthus, the pianist, treats the Fantasie as a large, unified work with constantly fluctuating energy, despite its strong sonata form elements.
Compositional Technique
Schumann's Fantasie signals the end of the classical style by breaking through into the realm of emotion and intuition, exceeding the limits of reason.
Compositional Technique
In Kreisleriana, texture is the main dynamic and defining structure, influencing tempi, volume, and articulations.
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