My First Schumann

My First Bach and My First Mozart are now followed by a third edition of easy-to-play original works from one of the most important composers of the Romantic era: Robert Schumann. This collection includes pieces from Album for the Young and Scenes from Childhood, enabling young players to experience Romantic piano music for the first time. Ideal for teaching the first use of the pedal, pupils can learn how to play expressively and to distinguish between melody and accompaniment. / Piano

Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. In 1925, Breitkopf & Härtel approached the young pianist Wilhelm Kempff to prepare Clara Schumann’s “Instructive Edition” of her husband’s works for the new engraving. “[…] The comparison with the autograph and the Urtext edition [First Schumann Complete Edition], the results of the Schumann research, the modern principles of notation – all of this would have to be taken into account in the new engraving and could lead to a significant improvement in the edition without compromising the spirit of editing by Clara Schumann. ” The present edition thus conveys the reading of one of the most important pianists of the twentieth century, which we make fully accessible intime for the 200th birthday of Clara Schumann. Contents: op. 9 Carnaval – Scènes mignonnes sur quatre notes op. 10 Six Concert Etudes based on Caprices by Paganini op. 11 Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor op. 12 Fantasiestuecke for piano op. 13 Symphonic Etudes in C sharp minor In 1925, Breitkopf & Härtel approached the young pianist Wilhelm Kempff to prepare Clara Schumann’s “Instructive Edition” of her husband’s works for the new engraving. “[…] The comparison with the autograph and the Urtext edition [First Schumann Complete Edition], the results of the Schumann research, the modern principles of notation – all of this would have to be taken into account in the new engraving and could lead to a significant improvement in the edition without compromising the spirit of editing by Clara Schumann. ” The present edition thus conveys the reading of one of the most important pianists of the twentieth century, which we make fully accessible intime for the 200th birthday of Clara Schumann. Contents: op. 9 Carnaval – Scènes mignonnes sur quatre notes op. 10 Six Concert Etudes based on Caprices by Paganini op. 11 Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor op. 12 Fantasiestuecke for piano op. 13 Symphonic Etudes in C sharp minor/ Répertoire / Piano

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. The pieces' 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. / Piano

Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. Robert Schumann once described his lieder as a ”mirror image of his self”. This applies particularly to his compositions from Heinrich Heine's 'Buch der Lieder”. What began as a lyrical intermezzo, then developed into 'Dichterliebe”, a work with which Schumann identified the ardour of his love for Clara Wieck. This work still presents an enigma to performers- how Schumann interpretes Heine's irony in his music is often discussed. But one thing is certain: with 'Dichterliebe” the composer created what is perhaps the best-loved and one of the most tightly-woven lieder cycles of the Romantic period. This new edition presents the work based on the first edition. It takes Schumann's autograph score into consideration, an autograph score where there have recently been discussions as to whether it should be presented as an independent alternative version. The four lieder omitted by Schumann from the printed edition are included in the appendix. - High-quality Urtext edition of this well-known song cycle - Appendix includes four lieder by Schumann which he did not include in the original cycle - Comprehensive foreword and critical commentary (Ger/Eng)/ Répertoire / Chant et Piano

Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. In 1925, Breitkopf and Härtel approached the young pianist Wilhelm Kempff to prepare Clara Schumann?s ?Instructive Edition? of her husband?s works for the new engraving. ?[?] The comparison with the autograph and the Urtext edition [First Schumann Complete Edition], the results of the Schumann research, the modern principles of notation ? all of this would have to be taken into account in the new engraving and could lead to a significant improvement in the edition without compromising the spirit of editing by Clara Schumann. ? The present edition thus conveys the reading of one of the most important pianists of the twentieth century, which we make fully accessible intime for the 200th birthday of Clara Schumann. Contents: op. 20 Humoresque in Bb major op. 21 Novelletten op. 22 Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor op. 23 Night Pieces op. 26 Faschingsschwank aus Wien op. 28 Three Romances op. 32 Scherzo, Gigue, Romanze, Fughetta In 1925, Breitkopf and Härtel approached the young pianist Wilhelm Kempff to prepare Clara Schumann?s ?Instructive Edition? of her husband?s works for the new engraving. ?[?] The comparison with the autograph and the Urtext edition [First Schumann Complete Edition], the results of the Schumann research, the modern principles of notation ? all of this would have to be taken into account in the new engraving and could lead to a significant improvement in the edition without compromising the spirit of editing by Clara Schumann. ? The present edition thus conveys the reading of one of the most important pianists of the twentieth century, which we make fully accessible intime for the 200th birthday of Clara Schumann. Contents: op. 20 Humoresque in Bb major op. 21 Novelletten op. 22 Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor op. 23 Night Pieces op. 26 Faschingsschwank aus Wien op. 28 Three Romances op. 32 Scherzo, Gigue, Romanze, Fughetta/ Répertoire / Piano

30 Transcriptions. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. The edition Schumann for Guitar is an interesting attempt to transfer Robert Schumann's romantic, lyrical music to the guitar. As a consequence, new tonal possibilities present themselves for the guitar repertoire, particularly in view of the fact that Schumann himself never composed an original piece for guitar. This volume naturally contains pieces from the famous piano cycles Album für die Jugend, Kinderszenen and Albumblätter, but also some lieder like Mondnacht or Im wunderschönen Monat Mai. Special highlights of the volume are the original Schumann transcriptions by Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909) which prove that guitarists studied Schumann's music as early as the 19th century. Schumann for Guitar is ideal for concerts and music lessons, but also for private music-making. The pieces are of easy to intermediate technical difficulty so that even amateur guitar players will enjoy the pieces! / Niveau : Facile à Moyen / Recueil / Guitare

Every student's first concert is a special experience. Finding the right piece is important: it should be something easily manageable that sounds great, and isn't too long or too short.This collection contains the most beautiful original piano pieces from Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary music, including some rock, pop and tango. There are works by well-known composers amongst lesser-known but equally wonderful masterpieces. / Piano

Bring singable songs and practical pedagogy together with 20 MORE children's songs, rhymes and games from around the world! Songbook Three also features extension activities for the classroom, historical references, pedagogical indices and suggestions for including these songs in the First We Sing literacy-based music series available from Hal Leonard. In addition, there are suggestions for Orff instruments and recorder, along with seasonal and holiday songs, singing games and songs just for fun. This third volume comes with digital access to songsheet PDFs for projection or print options, and audio access to sing-along recordings featuring Inner Voices, a group of 8-16 year-old singers from The West Texas Children's Chorus. Ideally suited for teaching musical skills, this collection provides a vocabulary of music and play from which children can draw today. Adults and kids of all ages will discover the fun and enjoyment of listening, learning, singing and playing these songs for generations to come! 20 songs including: Bandyrowe, Goin' to Boston, I'se the Bye, Little Sally Walker, Steal Liza Jane, T'was in the Moon of Wintertime, and more! Suggested for grades 1-5. / Chant