Otto Dresel, who arranged Schumann's String Quartet in A major for piano duet, emigrated to America in 1848 and played a decisive role in Boston's musical life.
Composition History
Robert Schumann, a keen duet player, rarely wrote piano duet arrangements himself, but almost always supervised them, often by trusted musicians in his circle.
Historical Context
Before sound recording, piano arrangements were the primary way for people to experience and learn larger musical works, such as those for orchestra or chamber groups.
Composition History
Schumann's Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44, was written to fulfill his wife Clara's wish for an impressive concert piece and helped launch the 'piano quintet' genre.
Album & Artwork
This album is the first of a seven-CD series conceived by Schumann researcher Joachim Draheim, presenting all of Schumann's orchestral works arranged for piano duet.
Performer Biography
The Eckerle Piano Duo, formed in 2006 by Mariko and Volker Eckerle, regularly performs central and rarely-heard piano duet repertoire, including special programs for children.
Composition History
Robert Schumann dedicated his three string quartets, Op. 41, to Felix Mendelssohn, a revered friend and highly regarded composer, for Mendelssohn's 34th birthday.
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