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. Arlequi