Author : Robert Schumann

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Author : David Cullen

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Author : Dietrich Buxtehude, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms

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The F. A. E. Sonata represents a remarkable collaborative effort characterized by its distinctive title and concept. In late October 1853, Robert Schumann, Albert Dietrich, and Johannes Brahms surprised their friend, violinist Joseph Joachim, during his visit to Düsseldorf for concerts. The title's three letters correspond to Joachim's life motto, "Frei, aber einsam," meaning "free, but lonely," and the notes f-a-e, derived from this motto, subtly permeate the sonata. Dietrich crafted the first movement, while the youthful Brahms contributed the dynamic Scherzo (WoO 2). The romantic and lush second and fourth movements are unmistakably Schumann's, who later incorporated them into his own third Violin Sonata in A minor. The F. A. E. Sonata remained unpublished throughout the lives of its composers and dedicatee, with its first publication occurring in 1935. The current Henle edition by Michael Struck, part of the "Violin Sonatas" volume in the New Brahms Complete Edition, offers significant insights into challenging passages within the musical text as well as the work's origins and reception history.

Author : Robert Schumann

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The majority of compositions in this collection were penned by Schumann before his 30th birthday - a prolific period that saw the creation of many of his acclaimed piano works, as well as the outpouring of songs celebrating his engagement to Clara Wieck. Schumann's Albumleaves, presented here in miniature form, beautifully encapsulate the warmth and resonance he achieved through his piano writing during this creative era.

Author : Franz Liszt, Robert Schumann

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Robert Schumann's "Frühlingsnacht" ("Spring Night") was one of his most popular songs even in the 19th century. Franz Liszt created a piano arrangement of the piece that, in under 70 measures, blossoms into a true concert work. Liszt's arrangement places high demands on the pianist's stamina, particularly through its intricate triplet chords. Yet this did not hinder the piece's widespread popularity. The first edition was published in 1872 and saw numerous reprints during Liszt's lifetime. In 1895, the work was republished in a newly engraved edition.

Author : Robert Schumann

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Author : Robert Schumann

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Author : Nils Franke, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Theodor Kirchner

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Author : Franz Liszt, Robert Schumann

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In his virtuosic piano arrangement of Schumann's "Widmung," Franz Liszt transformed the intimate song into a dramatic declaration. The piece reaches a powerful climax at the phrase "Mein guter Geist, mein bess'res Ich," with chords to be played con somma passione. Liszt's autograph overlays the melody with the song text, but he changed the title to "Liebeslied." The first published edition, released in Leipzig in 1848, retained this heading, and the work is still known by both titles today. In collaboration with Liszt scholar Mária Eckhardt, we present this best-known of Liszt's Schumann arrangements in a reliable Henle Urtext quality edition.