Arabeske op. 18 / Blumenstück op. 19. Schumann?s ?Arabeske? and ?Blumenstück? were both composed while he was living in Vienna from October 1838 to April 1839, and are thus companions to such major piano pieces as the ?Fantasy in C major? (op. 17), the ?Humoresque? (op. 20) and the cycles ?Nachtstücke? (op. 23) and ?Faschingsschwank aus Wien? (op. 26). Unlike these masterpieces, they are more ingratiating, possibly as a concession to the Viennese public: but whether the ?Arabeske? is a ?delicate piece for the ladies?, as Schumann once maintained, is open to debate. For our new edition of these popular pieces the editor has re-evaluated the surviving sources, devoting special attention to the placement of slurs and incorporating the latest findings in Schumann scholarship. Rounding off the volume are a clear and uncluttered engraving, practical page turns and informative notes on historical performance practice by Sezi Seskir, a fortepiano specialist from Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA) with a special interest in Schumann?s pianism as well as 18th- and 19th-century performance practice.

Easy Piano Pieces with Practising Tips-With the new Urtext Primo series the Wiener Urtext Edition wants to close the gap arising at the point of transition to additional lessons after having studied a Piano method. Beginning with a performance level which is outlined by pieces such as Bach's Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 116) Mozart's Minuet in F (KV 5) or Schumann's Wilder Reiter (Op. 68/8) works by three different composers are selected for each volume of the Urtext Primo series with the aim of offering Piano pupils (or even adults who want to resume Piano playing) a wide range of repertoire pieces on the basis of which they can enhance their technical and musical skills. Thepieces' range of levels of difficulty is relatively narrow so that the volume can be used continuously over a period of about two years. This is what distinguishes the Urtext Primo approach from almost all common anthologies. The selected repertoire takes into account not only pieces of the classic canon of lessons but also lesser known works which are in no way of less importance for Piano lessons. The Urtext Primo volumes are published in the internationally recognised standard of the Wiener Urtext editions. The explanations included in each volume shall help to deepen the knowledge of musical styles music history and Piano playing. A repertoire chart at the end of each volume gives a rough overview of the levels of difficulty of the selected pieces. Volume 4 combines works of the German Romanticism by Schumann Brahms and Theodor Kirchner. Apart from well known pieces from Schumann's 'Album for the Youth' and the easiest waltzes from opus 39 (in the easier version) by Brahms the selection contains the attractive set of variations from Schumann's first Youth Sonata Op. 118/1 and Brahms’ Saraband in A minor WoO 5/1 as well as a number of pleasant pieces by Theodor Kirchner which continue the tonal air of Schumann and Brahms in easy playable pieces.

Newly re-discovered in the run-up to the Schumann year. About three years ago a previously unknown manuscript of an album leaf for Piano by Robert Schumann was found in the Leopold Sophien Library of Überlingen. The little Piano piece entitled 'Ahnung' had been given and dedicated by Klara Schumann to a friend of hers the lithographer and writer Julius Allgeyer. In the Wiener Urtext Edition series this little work is published for the first time in the run-up to the Schumann year - 2010. A print of the rediscovered Schumann autograph is included in the edition. The expressive relatively easy-to-play piece adds to theRomantic Piano repertoire.

Album per la gioventù Op. 68. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. The volume brings together two of Robert Schumann’s most famous collections of piano pieces for the young. Scenes from the Childhood (Kinderszenen), op. 15, contains a series of short pieces for piano written by Schumann in February 1838. These form the German composer’s poetic cycles, together with the Kreisleriana. As their titles suggest, Schumann had been inspired by some letters written by his wife, Clara Wieck, in which she reflects on his sometimes infantile spirit. As the great composer said himself: “There is a bit of everything, yet at the same time they are such easy pieces toremember”. Album for the Young (Album für die Jugend), op. 68, is a collection of simple pieces composed by Robert Schumann in 1848 for his three daughters. This album contains 43 easy pieces, split between “for the youngest ones” and “the older ones”. Edition in three languages: Italian, English and French / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Date parution : 1905-07-07/ Répertoire / Piano

43 Klavierstücke Op. 68-In 1848 after finishing an album of little Piano pieces for his daughter Marie Schumann devised the plan of compiling a ‘children’s album’. Since then the resultant collection of 43 pieces has enjoyed unparalleled success. Schumann’s Album For The Young is now presented in an Urtext edition which meets the needs of performers. In addition to the famous ‘Advice to Young Musicians’ (in German English and a French translation by Liszt) other pieces related to this work but left unpublished during Schumann’s lifetime can be found in the appendix. For the first time thisedition also includes Clara Schumann’s original pedal markings. Clara’s fingering served Ragna Schirmer as an important point of departure for her own thoughts on fingering. Urtext edition at the cutting edge of scholarship. Many additional pieces and ‘Advice to Young Musicians’ in the appendix. Original pedal markings by Clara Schumann and fingering by Ragna Schirmer. Detailed Foreword (Ger/Eng) and detailed Critical Commentary (Eng)

Based on the autograph manuscript and the composer's personal copy of the first printed edition, editor Thomas Lab has produced a new critical edition of Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54. Lab has included extensive historical background, helpful performance suggestions, expert fingering and a new orchestral reduction for second piano, making this among the most comprehensive editions available of Schumann's only published piano concerto.

An extensive volume filled with fugues from the last 350 years! Beginning with works by Frescobaldi Scarlatti Giambattista and Handel this collection features several compositions by the fugue's most famous expositor Johann Sebastian Bach including many pieces from the Well-Tempered Clavier. Contributions from latter-day composers include works by Mozart Beethoven Mendelssohn Robert and Clara Schumann Brahms and Saint-Saëns.

These anthologies contain original compositions by nineteenth-century composers. Several of the pieces are available for the first time as part of a graded collection. The repertoire includes works by major composers, such as Chopin and Schumann, as well as lesser-known pieces by, amongst others, Bortkiewicz and Rimsky-Korsakov. These collections are ideal for piano teachers looking for additional repertoire for their teaching practice. / Partition CD /

Intermezzi op. 4-Encouraged by the success of his ?Papillons? Schumann composed his Intermezzi op. 4 also known as ?longer Papillons? in 1832. Despite the at times improvisatory style Schumann worked very carefullyon this composition ?The Intermezzi are going to be something special each note is going to be weighed up carefully?. The fact that Schumann was very preoccupied with counterpoint at the time cannot be missed.Bach?s influence can be especially felt in numbers 1 and 5 something that contemporary critics greatly appreciated. This edition has been revised in Schumann?s anniversary year to reflect the latest scholarly findings.An extensive source critical text has also been included.

Urtext. Based on Robert Schumann. Neue Ausgabe sämtlicher Werke, Band III/1/5. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. Amongst the lesser known works by Schumann, his piano pieces evidence of the previous masters that he studied. He was heavily influenced by both Bach and Beethoven. We can clearly see Bach’s influence in this Gigue and Fughette. / Date parution : 2015-11-20/ Recueil / Piano

Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of classics. Each piece was carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. Many of the greatest composersâ??J. S. Bach Beethoven Brahms Mendelssohn Mozart Rimsky-Korsakov Rachmaninoff Tchaikovsky and othersâ??are represented by several pieces each some newly adapted for the piano. Composers and works not usually featured in beginner's books include pieces by Borodin Gluck Rameau and Tallis.Well-known classics include Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 Debussy's Claire de Lune Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition Satie'sGymnopedie No. 1 Schumann's Child Falling Asleep and 'Spring' from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Several orchestral pieces have been newly adapted for the piano including 'Dance of the Swan' from Swan Lake 'Aquarium' from Carnival of the Animals 'Largo' from Xerxes and 'Waltz of the Flowers' from The Nutcracker.Dover Original.

Numerous selections from Schumann's Album for the Young have long been favorites of intermediate students, and few collections fail to include the Soldier's March, the Happy Farmer or the Wild Horseman. This historically informed edition of the entire collection clearly differentiates the markings of the first edition from Clara Schumann's later-edited version. Discussions of ornamentation and the collection's origin are also included. The Alfred Masterwork Library CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances. Pianist Kim O'Reilly Newman holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois. She has performed throughout North America and Europe with the Hambro Quartet of Pianos and was an editor and recording pianist for Alfred Publishing. Kim is a brain tumor survivor and now specializes in performing music for the left hand.

Piano Play-Along-Performed by Kevin Class piano. Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Emil Kahn Long popular with audiences and performers alike the Schumann concerto is felt by many to be one of the greatest concerted piano works. In the words of noted authority Maurice Hinson Schumann succeeded in a magnificent manner by composing what is probably the most beautiful of Romantic concertos....This flawless masterpiece is one of the most outstanding and romantically inspired concertos in the repertoire. Integrating the piano and orchestra in an unprecedented manner it embodies the melodic grace and fine tonal texture so characteristic of one of the great composers of alltime. This pack includes a 96-page printed music book newly engraved and printed on beautiful acid-free ivory paper; and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist followed by a second version in full stereo of the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist; plus a second compact disc containing the full-speed complete version followed by a special -20% slow-tempo version of the accompaniments for practice purposes.