Description
The ingenious and eccentric Kapellmeister Kreisler, a fictional character created by E.T.A. Hoffmann, inspired Schumann's 1838 composition "Kreisleriana." Schumann sought to musically recreate this romantic persona in a set of eight fantastical, at times scurrilous, and seemingly improvised piano fantasies. These superb pieces, composed in just a few days, are imbued with a demonic quality that directly reflects Kreisler's sensibility. Ernst Herttrich's thoroughly revised new edition provides a thoughtful preface by this Schumann expert, discussing and resolving the major editorial challenges.
