Description

Carnaval exemplifies Schumann's distinctive youthful romanticism and demands a high level of musical maturity for its execution. Composed for advanced pianists, this work presents a series of vignettes that evoke the ambiance of a masked ball, featuring titles like "Arlequin," "Papillons," "Sphinxes," and "Coquette." The collection consists of 23 pieces, most of which are inspired by the notes A-S-C-H, arranged in various melodic and rhythmic patterns, with "s" representing E-flat and "h" denoting B-natural in German. The name Asch refers to a Bohemian town where Schumann had a romantic connection.

Songs / Content

• A.S.C.H.-S.C.H.A. -- "Lettres Dansantes" [Op. 9, No. 11]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Arlequin [Op. 9, No. 3]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Aveu [Op. 9, No. 19]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Chiarina [Op. 9, No. 12]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Chopin [Op. 9, No. 13]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Coquette [Op. 9, No. 7]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Estrella [Op. 9, No. 14]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Eusebius [Op. 9, No. 5]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Florestan [Op. 9, No. 6]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Marche des "Davidsbündler" Contre Les Philistins [Op. 9, No.Robert Schumann (composer)
• Paganini [Op. 9, No. 18]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Pantalon Et Colombine [Op. 9, No. 16]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Papillons [Op. 9, No. 10]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Pause [Op. 9, No. 21]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Pierrot [Op. 9, No. 2]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Préambule [Op. 9, No. 1]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Promenade [Op. 9, No. 20]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Reconnaissance [Op. 9, No. 15]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Réplique [Op. 9, No. 8]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Sphinxes [Op. 9, No. 9]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Valse Allemande [Op. 9, No. 17]Robert Schumann (composer)
• Valse Noble [Op. 9, No. 4]Robert Schumann (composer)