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Clara Wieck Schumann
Romance, for violin & piano in D flat major, Op. 22/1
Works Info
Composer
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Clara Wieck Schumann
Genre
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Chamber
Style
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Romance
Compose Date
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Jul 1853
Publication Date
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Dec 2005Dec 1855 - Jan 2006Jan 1856
Average_duration
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3:43
Clara Wieck Schumann's 'Romance, for violin & piano in D flat major, Op. 22/1' was composed in 1853. It premiered in Leipzig on January 1, 1855, with Clara Schumann on piano and the violinist Ferdinand David. The piece is in a single movement and has a duration of approximately 4 minutes. The 'Romance' is a beautiful and lyrical piece that showcases Clara Schumann's skill as a composer. The violin and piano are equal partners in the piece, with both instruments sharing the melody and accompaniment. The piece begins with a gentle and flowing melody in the violin, accompanied by a simple and delicate piano accompaniment. The melody is then repeated in the piano, with the violin providing a counter-melody. The middle section of the piece is more dramatic and intense, with the violin and piano playing in unison. The melody becomes more complex and virtuosic, with the violin playing fast runs and trills. The piano provides a driving accompaniment, with arpeggios and chords that build tension and excitement. The final section of the piece returns to the gentle and flowing melody of the opening, with the violin and piano playing together in a beautiful and harmonious duet. The piece ends with a soft and delicate coda, bringing the piece to a peaceful and serene conclusion. Overall, the 'Romance' is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Clara Schumann's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its lyrical melodies, delicate piano accompaniment, and virtuosic violin passages. It is a wonderful example of Romantic-era chamber music and remains a popular piece in the violin and piano repertoire.
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