Waldszenen
| Waldszenen | |
|---|---|
| Cycle by Robert Schumann | |
 First edition title page, 1850–51 | |
| English | Forest Scenes |
| Opus | 82 |
| Composed | 1848–49 |
| Published | Leipzig, 1850–51 |
| Publisher | Bartholf Senff |
| Duration | c. 22 minutes |
| Movements | 9 pieces |
| Scoring | Solo piano |
Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op. 82, is a set of nine short solo piano pieces composed by Robert Schumann in 1848–1849, first published in 1850–1851 in Leipzig by Bartholf Senff.[1]
On the set, Schumann wrote:[2]
The titles for pieces of music, since they again have come into favor in our day, have been censured here and there, and it has been said that 'good music needs no sign-post.' Certainly not, but neither does a title rob it of its value; and the composer, by adding one, at least prevents a complete misunderstanding of the character of his music. What is important is that such a verbal heading should be significant and apt. It may be considered the test of the general level of the composer's education.
Movements
The nine movements are shown in the table below.
No. Title[3] Approximate
duration (mins)Key
signature1 Eintritt (Entry)
Nicht zu schnell – Not too fast2 B♭ major 2 Jäger auf der Lauer (Hunters on the Lookout)
Höchst lebhaft – Very lively1 D minor 3 Einsame Blumen (Lonely Flowers)
Einfach – Simple2 B♭ major 4 Verrufene Stelle (Haunted Place)
Ziemlich langsam – Pretty slow3 D minor 5 Freundliche Landschaft (Friendly Landscape)
Schnell – Fast1 B♭ major 6 Herberge (Wayside Inn)
Mäßig – Moderate2 E♭ major 7 Vogel als Prophet (Bird as Prophet)
Langsam. Sehr zart – Slowly. Very tender4 G minor 8 Jagdlied (Hunting Song)
Rasch, kräftig – Fast, strong3 E♭ major 9 Abschied (Farewell)
Nicht schnell – Not fast4 B♭ major
Recordings
| Pianist | Piano | Label | Recording year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penelope Crawford | Conrad Graf (1835) | Musica Omnia | 1998 |
| Jan Vermeulen | Johann Nepomuk Tröndlin (1830-1835) | Accent | 2010 |
| Andreas Staier | Erard (1837) | Harmonia Mundi | 2007 |
| Tobias Koch | Erard (1852) | Genuin | 2008 |
| Ziad Kreidy | Erard (1852) | 2017 | |
| Can Çakmur | Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Bis | 2026 |
References
- ↑ Waldszenen, Op. 82: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Waldszenen, Op. 82". laphil.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2014-11-19.
- ↑ "Schumann – Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), op. 82". pianopedia.com.
External links
- Autograph manuscript at the National Library of France
- Animated scores playlist on YouTube: Jörg Demus, 2014
- Waldszenen (Forest Scenes) by Robert Schumann on YouTube: Martin Leung, at the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, University of Southern California, 2013