This anthology brings together Clara Schumann’s most significant early compositions for piano, written between 1831 and 1837. It includes six complete works: the Caprices en Forme de Valses, Romance Variée, Valses Romantiques, 4 Pièces Caractéristiques, Soirées musicales, and Variations de Concert. Each piece stands on its own, yet collectively they trace the emergence of a unique compositional voice—virtuosic, lyrical, imaginative, and deeply engaged with the musical language of her time.
Clara’s music, though shaped by the influences of Chopin, Mendelssohn, and Weber, reveals a personal aesthetic: one of elegant invention, formal clarity, and expressive depth. Whether in the delicate turns of her early waltzes, the dramatic flair of her character pieces, or the ambitious scope of her Variations de Concert, these works testify to the artistry of a young composer who was also one of the great pianists of the 19th century. This Urtext edition offers the complete early works in a single, critically prepared volume.
Quick Overview
- Composer: Clara Schumann (1819–1896)
- Edition: Urtext (FE007)
- Pages: 126 (104 + XXII) pages.
- Difficulty: Level 6–10 / 10
- Works included: Opp. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
- Editor: Martijn Vromans
- Paper: A4, 120 gsm cream (Clairefontaine)
- Binding: Black steel wire binding
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