Schumann's song cycle 'Frauenliebe und Leben , on poems by Adelbert von Chamisso, deals with the trauma of a woman who loses the man who was her first love and the guiding light of her life. Schumann himself completed what is perhaps his most unified song cycle in blissful anticipation of his union with Clara Wieck.This new edition presents the work on the basis of the first print, using Schumann's autograph for purposes of consultation. The alternative readings in the autograph vocal part also give singers valuable tips for a nuanced delivery of the words.- Original edition for medium voice- Comprehensive bilingual foreword (Ger/Eng) and Critical Commentary (Ger)- The song texts are printed separately and include English translations taken from Richard Stokes' publication 'The Book of Lieder ContentsI. Seit ich ihn gesehenII. Er, der Herrlichste von allenIII. Ich kann's nicht fassen, nicht glaubenIV. Du Ring an meinem FingerV. Helft mir, ihr SchwesternVI. Süßer Freund, du blickestVII. An meinem Herzen, an meiner BrustVIII. Nun hast du mir den ersten Schmerz getan / Voix Et Piano
SKU: HL.50603909
ISBN 9781705155387. UPC: 196288023081. 9.0x12.0 inches.
Frauenliebe was completed in Paris in June 2010 and premiered in Venice at the La Fenice theatre by both recipients on March 14, 2011. Nearly 20 years after Frauenleben, subtitled '9 lieder for viola and orchestra', here is Frauenliebe, 10 lieder for viola and piano. And once again, the question comes up of why this title for a piece that never quotes from the celebrated song cycle. To me, this title has two distinct meanings. It first refers to myself as a woman (Frau), seen through my life (Leben) and now, more specifically, through my love life (Liebe). But it should also be taken simply as a tribute to the great lied tradition so masterfully illustrated by Schumann, and which represents an important part of my musical background. I must finally point out that the viola, (which I like to call 'this great singer') happens to be, ever since my adolescent years, one of my favorite instruments. BJ.
SKU: HL.49032653
ISBN 9783795703110.
