Schumann's Kreisleriana, though dedicated to Chopin, was actually addressed to Clara Wieck, the woman he loved.
Composition History
The title of Schumann's Novelletten was a playful reference to Clara Novello, an English singer, and to Clara Wieck, Schumann's beloved.
Composer Biography
Robert Schumann, the composer, dedicated over a decade of his early career almost exclusively to the piano, with few exceptions.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 2024 at Salle Gaveau in Paris, France.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schumann's 'poetic music' concept, borrowed from Wackenroder and Tieck, aimed for instrumental works without text or program that could still represent a complete drama.
Compositional Technique
Schumann's Novelletten features a "open structure" that incorporates themes from other pieces, including works by Clara Wieck.
Composition History
Schumann's Kreisleriana is titled after a character created by E.T.A. Hoffmann, an "eccentric, wild and witty conductor."
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