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Robert Schumann

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1848 - 1849

Average_duration

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2:03

Robert Schumann's 'Waldszenen No. 3 Einsame Blumen, Op. 82/3' is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1848. It was premiered in the same year in Leipzig, Germany. The piece is part of a larger collection of nine pieces called 'Waldszenen' or 'Forest Scenes', which Schumann composed during a period of great creativity in his life. 'Einsame Blumen' or 'Solitary Flowers' is the third movement of the 'Waldszenen' collection. It is a slow and melancholic piece that is characterized by its use of rubato, which is a technique where the performer takes liberties with the tempo to create a more expressive performance. The piece is in the key of G minor and has a simple ABA form. The opening section of the piece is marked 'Sehr innig zu spielen' or 'To be played very intimately'. It begins with a simple melody in the right hand that is accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the left-hand accompaniment becomes more complex. The middle section of the piece is marked 'Etwas bewegter' or 'Somewhat more animated'. It features a more complex melody that is played in the right hand, while the left hand plays a series of broken chords. The section builds to a climax before returning to the opening melody. The final section of the piece is marked 'Wie zu Anfang' or 'As at the beginning'. It is a repeat of the opening section, but with slight variations. The melody is played with more intensity, and the left-hand accompaniment becomes more complex. The piece ends with a gentle arpeggio in the left hand and a final note in the right hand. Overall, 'Waldszenen No. 3 Einsame Blumen, Op. 82/3' is a beautiful and introspective piece that showcases Schumann's skill as a composer. Its use of rubato and simple yet expressive melodies make it a favorite among pianists and audiences alike.

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