The Romances Op. 94, originally for oboe, were first transcribed for flute in the 1950s by Jean-Pierre Rampal, a celebrated flautist, who popularized them in this form.
Instruments
Theobald Boehm began rectifying the flute's construction issues in the early 1830s, but his 'new flute' was not universally adopted until the latter half of the 19th century.
Composition History
Clara Schumann's Romances were composed in 1853 for the violinist Joseph Joachim, a close friend and musical collaborator of the Schumanns.
Composition History
Fanny Hensel Mendelssohn, sister of Felix Mendelssohn, had six of her melodies chosen for this album, taken from her collections printed between 1846 and 1850.
Composition History
Robert Schumann's Romances Op. 94 were composed in December 1849 as a Christmas present for his wife, Clara Schumann, a renowned pianist and composer.
Historical Context
The flute was not considered in harmony with the Romantic ideal due to its construction, which caused difficulties in intonation and an uneven sound.
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