Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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Apr 2, 1855

Publication Date

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1855

Average_duration

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5:46

Clara Wieck Schumann's 'Romance for piano in A minor, Op. 21/1' was composed in 1839 and premiered in Leipzig the same year. The piece is a solo piano work and is part of a set of three romances, Op. 21. The 'Romance for piano in A minor' is a lyrical and expressive piece that showcases Clara's skill as a pianist and composer. The piece is in A minor and is written in a ternary form, with a slow and melancholic opening section followed by a faster and more agitated middle section, before returning to the opening theme. The opening section is marked 'Andante molto' and begins with a simple and haunting melody in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, building in intensity and emotion. The middle section, marked 'Allegro vivace', is more virtuosic and features rapid runs and arpeggios in both hands. The section is in A major, providing a contrast to the opening section in A minor. The piece then returns to the opening theme, which is now played with even more intensity and emotion. The piece ends with a gentle coda, bringing the piece to a peaceful and reflective close. Overall, the 'Romance for piano in A minor' is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Clara Wieck Schumann's skill as a composer and pianist. The piece is characterized by its lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and virtuosic passages, making it a popular choice for pianists and audiences alike.

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