Schumann's 'Konzert ohne Orchester' (Concerto without Orchestra), Op. 14, exists in multiple versions due to its unusual genesis and changes requested by his publisher.
Composer Biography
Robert Schumann traveled to Vienna in September 1838, where he visited the graves of Beethoven and Schubert and met Schubert's brother, Ferdinand.
Performer Biography
Pianist Christopher Park was awarded the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Award in 2014 by the Stiftung Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival.
Performer Biography
Christopher Park has been chosen as a 'Rising Star' by the ECHO (European Concert Hall Organisation), leading to debuts in major European concert halls.
Compositional Technique
In the opening movement of 'Faschingsschwank aus Wien,' Schumann quoted the 'Marseillaise,' which was banned in Vienna at the time, as a subtle act of defiance against censorship.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schumann initially considered calling 'Faschingsschwank aus Wien' a 'Romantic sonata,' but its unusual structure, with a rondo at the beginning and a sonata movement at the end, led to a different title.
Composition History
Schumann's 'Faschingsschwank aus Wien' (Carnival Prank from Vienna) reflects his experiences in Vienna, including political intrigues and censorship by State Chancellor Metternich.
