'Clara Schumanns writing contains a number of original traits. She is far removed from merely copying Chopin Mendelssohn or Robert Schumann. At the most these masters sometimes shine through the particular coloring characteristic of all of Clara Schumanns pieces. The Quatre pièces fugitives all differ jn character and style. Especially the Andante (No. 3) contains some charming effects. No. 4 Scherzo a simple and innocent piece recalls Beethovens shorter sonatas.' (from the review printed in the 'Allgemeine Musikalische Zeitung' of 1 October 1845)
SKU: AP.36-M390091
UPC: 660355086731. English.
Written in 1840 shortly after Clara Schumann's (1819-1896) marriage to Robert Schumann, Quatre pièces fugitives (Four Fugitive Pieces) are short character works, each with its own distinct mood. Called fugitive, Schumann makes clear that this introspective music is freer, with fewer conventional restrictions found in earlier eras. Movements: I. Larghetto, II. Un poco agitato, III. Andante espressivo, and IV. Scherzo.
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SKU: AP.36-M291191
UPC: 660355183751. English.
Clara Schumann (1819-1896), then Clara Wieck, wrote this collection of Four Characteristic Pieces (Qautre Pièces Caractéristiques), Op. 5 in 1835-1836, when she 16 or 17 years old. Op. 5 was performed frequently by the young Clara in concert, along with Op. 6 and Op. 7. Frederic Chopin particularly was enchanted and enthusiastic about Op. 5, prompting him to leave with a score after hearing it. Movements: 1. Impromptu: Le Sabbat, 2. Caprice à la Boléro, 3. Romance, 4. Scene Fantastique: Le Ballet des Revenants.
