Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1849 - 1851

Average_duration

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2:33

"Das Schifflein" (The Little Ship) is a piano piece composed by Robert Schumann in 1843 as part of his collection of piano pieces titled "Bunte Blätter" (Colored Leaves), Op. 99. The piece was later republished in 1851 as part of the collection "Album für die Jugend" (Album for the Young), Op. 146, with the title "Das Schifflein" and the subtitle "Schnell und leicht" (Fast and Light). The piece is in the key of G major and is written in 2/4 time. It consists of a single movement and has a duration of approximately one minute. The piece is characterized by its light and playful melody, which is reminiscent of a sailing ship on the water. The left hand provides a steady accompaniment of broken chords, while the right hand plays the melody in a staccato style. The piece begins with a short introduction, after which the melody is introduced in the right hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the left hand accompaniment becomes more complex. The piece reaches its climax with a series of ascending arpeggios in the right hand, before returning to the original melody and ending with a short coda. "Das Schifflein" is a prime example of Schumann's ability to create charming and memorable melodies with simple harmonic structures. The piece is often used as a teaching piece for young pianists due to its accessibility and playful nature. It remains a popular piece in the piano repertoire and is frequently performed in recitals and competitions.

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