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 Trios

I don’t know these works at all (being a violist, this should make sense, since I never play violin + cello music) so I am quoting an article from Classical Archives

Schumann composed three trios for violin, cello and piano: in D minor, Op. 63; in F major, Op. 80 (both from 1847); and in […]

Cello Concertos

I have mentioned before that IMSLP is wonderful database where all of the scores I post up here come from (they are just distilled into the important rep). Unfortunately as they rely on users to upload what they have there are some fairly serious holes. Because of this, I am abstaining from posting any of […]

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. […]