Pianist Herbert Schuch uses an edition of Schumann's fragmented Schubert Variations by his colleague Andreas Boyde, and added some repeats to make the pieces longer.
Compositional Technique
Schumann's Papillons and Carnaval, like Weber's Aufforderung zum Tanze, feature the re-introduction of introductory material at the end of the work, creating a mysterious connection.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schumann's Carnaval is considered a 'post-modern' work by Herbert Schuch because it combines disparate elements like real people, Commedia dell'arte figures, and imaginary ball scenes.
Composition History
Robert Schumann's Variations on a Theme by Schubert, also known as 'Sehnsuchtswalzervariationen', remained a fragment because Schumann was likely not satisfied with them.
Performer Biography
Pianist Herbert Schuch gained international attention by winning three major piano competitions within one year: the Casagrande, London International Piano, and International Beethoven Piano Competitions.
Composer Biography
Schumann, despite not being an enthusiastic dancer, found the waltz form useful for expressing musical ideas concisely.
Compositional Technique
Schumann's Papillons and Intermezzi were created from the same sketchbooks, sharing a common collection of ideas and material.
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