Schumann: Fantasy in C major, Op. 17 (Urtext)

Robert Schumann

Description:

Schumann’s great C-major Fantasy, Op. 17, was originally intended to be published as a “Sonata for Beethoven” entitled “Ruins, Trophies, Palms. Grand Sonata.” Although he eventually abandoned this plan, he maintained the Fantasy’s mighty design. Writing to his fiancée Clara Wieck in March 1838, he called the first movement “perhaps the most impassioned music I have ever written.” Accordingly, it marks a point of culmination in his piano music, forming an exemplary combination of passion, delicacy, and virtuosity – a demanding, highly romantic work for ambitious pianists! This Henle Urtext edition presents a thoroughly revised musical text along with an informative preface and detailed critical commentary.

Performance Tips:

This work is technically and emotionally challenging, especially in the powerful first movement. Pianists must balance the romantic sweep with structural clarity and a deep sense of lyrical expression throughout all three movements. Mastery of tonal coloring and control of rubato are essential to rendering the poetic spirit of Schumann’s vision.

About the Composer:

Robert Schumann (1810–1856) was a central figure of the German Romantic era, known for his highly expressive piano music, songs, and symphonic works. Deeply influenced by literature, many of his compositions reflect a poetic and narrative quality, combining emotional depth with structural innovation. His music remains a cornerstone of the Romantic repertoire.

Song List:

1. Fantasy in C major, Op. 17

Product Details:

• Publisher: G. Henle Verlag

• Editor: Ernst Herttrich

• Fingering: Hans-Martin Theopold

• Series: Henle Urtext Editions

• Instrument: Piano

• Product Type: Book [Softcover]

• Difficulty Level: Advanced

• Binding: Softcover

• ISMN: 9790201802763

• Edition Number: HN 276

• Pages: 51 (V+46)

• Size: 23.5 x 31.0 cm

• Weight: 214 g

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舒曼：C大調幻想曲，作品17（原典版）

羅伯特・舒曼

簡介：

舒曼這首偉大的《C大調幻想曲》，作品17，最初原擬以「獻給貝多芬的奏鳴曲」之名出版，標題為「廢墟、勝利與榮光——宏偉奏鳴曲」。儘管後來他放棄這個構想，卻仍保留了作品宏大的結構設計。1838年3月，舒曼在寫給未婚妻克拉拉・維克的信中表示，第一樂章「或許是我寫過最熱情洋溢的音樂」。這部作品成為他鋼琴創作的重要里程碑，結合了激情、細膩與炫技於一體，是專業鋼琴家極具挑戰性的浪漫時期代表作。本原典版依據最新校訂，附有導言與詳細校訂註解，極具學術與演奏價值。

演奏提示：

這首作品不僅技巧要求高，情感張力亦極其豐富，特別是第一樂章的戲劇張力與深度。演奏者需在浪漫奔放與結構清晰之間取得平衡，三個樂章皆須細膩掌控音色變化與節奏自由的處理，以完整展現舒曼詩意而深情的音樂語言。

作曲家介紹：

羅伯特・舒曼（1810–1856）是德國浪漫樂派的重要作曲家，以鋼琴作品、藝術歌曲及交響曲聞名。他深受文學啟發，作品常展現出詩意與敘事性，情感深邃，結構創新。舒曼的音樂是浪漫時期曲目中不可或缺的一部分。

目錄：

1. Fantasy in C major, Op. 17（C大調幻想曲，作品17）

書籍詳細資料 Product Details：

• 出版社：G. Henle Verlag

• 編　者：恩斯特・赫特里希（Ernst Herttrich）

• 指法編訂：漢斯─馬丁・特爾伯（Hans-Martin Theopold）

• 系列：Henle 原典版

• 樂器別：鋼琴

• 產品屬性：樂譜（軟皮書）

• 難易程度：高級

• 裝　訂：軟皮裝訂

• ISMN：9790201802763

• 版　號：HN 276

• 頁　數：51頁（V+46）

• 尺寸：23.5 x 31.0 cm

• 重量：214 g

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