Humoresque in B-flat Major, Op. 20 Revised Edition by Robert Schumann Piano Solo - Sheet Music
By Robert Schumann“Do you not know Jean Paul, our great writer? I have learnt more couterpoint from him that from my music teacher.” His Vorschule der Ästhetik with its extensive treatment of humour probably occasioned to Schumann to think of giving a piano work the title Humoreske – thus giving birth to a new musical genre. The “romantic humour” is not, however, aimed at humour in a modern sense of the word, but rather at a portrayal of the fragility and contradictory nature of the human condition. As if in a kaleidoscope, Schumann juxtaposes the most diverse elements of form and moods. Ernst Herttrich's revision reflects the latest scholarly findings for this unusual work.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Piano Solo
- Genres:
- Romantic Period
- Composers:
- Robert Schumann
- Publishers:
- G. Henle
- Series:
- Henle Urtext
- UPC:
- 884088176341
- ISBN:
- 9790201804415
- EAN:
- 9790201804415
- Format:
- Collection / Songbook
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- SMP Level 10 (Advanced) Advanced
- Artist:
- Robert Schumann
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.25x12.25x0.171 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 52
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.61 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.51480441
Revised Edition. Composed by Robert Schumann. Edited by Ernst Herttrich. Sheet music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Pages: VII and 39. Classical. Softcover. 52 pages. G. Henle #HN441. Published by G. Henle (HL.51480441).ISBN 9790201804415. UPC: 884088176341. 9.25x12.25x0.171 inches.
“Do you not know Jean Paul, our great writer? I have learnt more couterpoint from him that from my music teacher.” His Vorschule der Ästhetik with its extensive treatment of humour probably occasioned to Schumann to think of giving a piano work the title Humoreske – thus giving birth to a new musical genre. The “romantic humour” is not, however, aimed at humour in a modern sense of the word, but rather at a portrayal of the fragility and contradictory nature of the human condition. As if in a kaleidoscope, Schumann juxtaposes the most diverse elements of form and moods. Ernst Herttrich's revision reflects the latest scholarly findings for this unusual work.
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About SMP Level 10 (Advanced)
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Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.
Song List
Schumann: Humoresque B flat major op. 20
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- Series:
- Henle Urtext
- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Piano Piano Solo
- Artists:
- Robert Schumann Ernst Herttrich
- Publisher:
- G. Henle