Description

An admirer once remarked to Robert Schumann that he, as a man, had perceived a depth in his song cycle Frauenliebe und Leben that even the most perceptive female heart might struggle to grasp. This observation highlights Schumann's profound connection to the romantic nuances found in Adelbert von Chamisso's poetry, a connection likely influenced by the joyful circumstances surrounding the creation of this work, which coincided with his impending marriage to Clara Wieck. Since its debut, Frauenliebe und Leben has enjoyed widespread acclaim among both male and female vocalists. To further broaden its accessibility, we present this Schumann cycle in two additional transpositions—one for high voice and another for low voice—alongside the original middle register.

Songs / Content

• Seit ich ihn gesehen op. 42,1
• Er, der Herrlichste von allen op. 42,2
• Ich kann's nicht fassen, nicht glauben op. 42,3
• Du Ring an meinem Finger op. 42,4
• Helft mir, ihr Schwestern op. 42,5
• Süßer Freund, du blickest op. 42,6
• An meinem Herzen, an meiner Brust op. 42,7
• Nun hast du mir den ersten Schmerz getan op. 42,8