Written in 1835, the Valses Romantiques reflect Clara Schumann’s lyrical charm and youthful confidence. These flowing, interconnected waltzes form a continuous sequence—more a poetic cycle than a series of discrete dances. The music alternates between light-hearted grace and gentle introspection, evoking the spirit of early Schubert and the refined elegance of salon music, yet always shaped by Clara’s distinct voice.
The first waltz in the cycle caught the attention of Robert Schumann, who quoted it in his Carnaval, Op. 9, where Clara also appears as “Chiarina”. Technically approachable yet artistically refined, these waltzes make an ideal introduction to Clara’s early style. They combine melodic freshness with harmonic subtlety, and reward a pianist attuned to rubato, nuance, and understated expression.
An Urtext edition presents the music as faithfully as possible to the composer’s intentions. It is based on all available primary sources—first editions, autograph manuscripts, and reliable contemporary copies—and reproduces the musical text without arbitrary additions or editorial rewriting. At Felix Editions, editorial intervention is limited to the correction of obvious errors and is documented in the critical notes, ensuring historical accuracy together with practical clarity for performers.
For lesser-known composers, surviving sources are often exceptionally rare—sometimes only a single print or manuscript. Preparing an Urtext under such conditions requires careful reconstruction and cross-verification of fragmentary evidence. Our editions therefore combine scholarly rigour with curatorial work, making otherwise inaccessible music available in its most authentic form.
Each publication is produced to high standards of clarity, durability, and aesthetic refinement. Scores are printed on archival-grade, acid-free paper, chosen for its pleasant texture, natural colour, and stability over time.
Depending on page count, albums appear in two formats:
– Saddle-stitched for shorter works;
– Black wire binding for larger volumes, allowing pages to turn easily and remain open on the stand.
Every title is beautifully typeset to enhance both appearance and usability. Proportion and spacing are carefully balanced for legibility; page turns are planned so that, wherever possible, they avoid technically demanding passages. The result is a publication that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to play or read.
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