R. Schumann - Piano cycle “Carnaval“, Op. 9

R. Schumann - Piano cycle “Carnaval“, Op. 9 Performed by Paul Pitman. #schumann #carnaval #classicalmusic R. Schumann wrote the piano cycle “Carnival“ (“Carnaval“), op. 9 in 1834-1835. In the dedication of the cycle addressed to the Polish musician K. Lipinski, there was a subtitle: “Small scenes written in four notes.” The composer, using letter notation, encrypted the name of the Czech city Asch (Asch) in the plays. Ernestine von Fricken lived in this city, for whom R. Schumann had special feelings. The plays of “Carnival“ are associated with intimate experiences. Some plays are directly dedicated to people close to Schumann: Chiarina - the future wife of R. Schumann Clara Wieck, Estrella - Ernestine von Fricken, the author himself presents himself in two images: dreamy Eusebius and passionate Florestan, Creating a cycle, the author did not adhere to a specific program and compiled it after completion: 1. Préambule 2. Pierrot 3. Arlequin 4. Valse noble 5. Eusebius 6. Florestan 7. Coquette 8. Réplique 9. Papillons 10. A. S. C. H. — S. C. H. A 11. Chiarina 12. Chopin 13. Estrella 14. Reconnaissance 15. Pantalon et Colombine 16. Valse allemande 17. Paganini 18. Aveu 19. Promenade 20. Pause 21. Marche des «Davidsbündler» contre les Philistins “Davidsbund“ is a union of like-minded people invented by R. Schumann. Since 1834, the composer published the New Musical Journal (Neue Zeitschrift fur Musik), in which he and his associates defended new views on music. In this journal, R. Schumann wrote on behalf of the “Davidsbündlers“ Eusebius and Florestan, as well as the wise master Raro, who reconciled them. Paganini and Chopin, he also ranked in this brotherhood, due to the conformity of aesthetic principles. --------------------------------------------- If you need help finding sheet music or want to help the channel🙏, you can become a sponsor of my YouTube channel “Listen to Musical Notes“ at the link: 👉 or make donations of any amount to the development of the project in Paypal: 👉 You can also click on the “$Thanks$“ button under any of my videos. I sincerely thank everyone for their help! God bless you!