Schumann Piano Quartet, Mvt. 3

I first listened to the third movement of this work after having played it for the first time in a chamber group. Initially I thought of it as just a pretty melody, something one could easily fall asleep too. But, I feel now that as I’ve grown, and gained more “pathos” (if you will), it’s […]

Schumann Piano Quartet Op. 47

Here are the score and parts to Schumann Piano Quartet. This work is absolutely lovely and underplayed relative to it’s relative the Piano Quintet. The third and fourth movements are absolutely stunning. The third has a gorgeous, wistful, bittersweet and nostalgic feel spun out of an incredible melody that would make any romantic composer jealous. […]