Robert Schumann : Fantasy Pieces op. 73 for Piano and Clarinet

Clarinet and Piano – Romantic Period

About Editor/Fingering:

• Ernst Herttrich (Editor): A prominent German musicologist and a leading authority on Romantic repertoire for G. Henle Verlag.
  Key Highlight: Focuses on meticulous source text critique, effectively eliminating decades of historical text discrepancies accumulated in early print copies.
• Hans-Martin Theopold (Fingering Piano): An esteemed German pianist and long-time pedagogue who provided classic fingerings for hundreds of Henle Urtext editions.
  Key Highlight: Delivers highly ergonomic, logical hand-placement solutions tailored to comfortably navigate dense and heavy Romantic piano accompaniments.

Description:

The circumstances in which these poetic 'Soirée Pieces' (their original title) came into being are quite surprising. In 1849, Dresden was seized by violent political turmoil that ultimately forced Schumann to flee with Clara to the countryside. Yet none of this is apparent in the music of these three pieces, whose idyllic character signifies a longing for harmony and seclusion. Originally conceived for the clarinet, they were accompanied by alternative parts for violin and cello as early as the original print. G. Henle Verlag has subjected this edition to a thoroughgoing critique and includes a section of detailed editorial notes.

Features:

• Dual Clarinet Parts Included: Contains dedicated solo inserts for both Clarinet in A and Clarinet in B flat to accommodate different performance preferences.
• Rigorous Reconstruction: Restored via an exhaustive critique of the 1849 original print and primary contemporary sources.
• Complete Scholarly Transparency: Includes thorough academic notes clarifying authorized historical instrumentation choices and editorial adjustments.

Performance Tips/Difficulty:

The movements range from Difficulty 5 (medium) to 6 (medium). This cycle is an absolute cornerstone of the woodwind chamber repertoire and is recommended for the advanced ABRSM Clarinet ARSM and LRSM diplomas. Specifically, the second movement (Lebhaft, leicht) and third movement (Rasch und mit Feuer) are highly recommended for the ABRSM Clarinet Grade 8 syllabus. Performers must achieve an exquisite balance between lyrical, song-like expression and intense romantic passion.

About Composer:

Robert Schumann (1810–1856) was a central pillar of the German high Romantic movement, renowned for his intense poetic imagination and his mastery of miniature character pieces. His chamber music seamlessly blends instrumental voices into an intimate, unified literary-musical narrative, creating a distinctive psychological depth that defines the era.

Contents:

• Fantasy Pieces for Piano and Clarinet op. 73
• I. Zart und mit Ausdruck op. 73,1 (Delicate and with expression)
• II. Lebhaft, leicht op. 73,2 (Lively, light)
• III. Rasch und mit Feuer op. 73,3 (Fast and with fire)

Details:

• Item number: HN 416
• ISMN: 9790201804163
• Pages: 38 (V+19+7+7)
• Size: 23,5 x 31,0 cm
• Weight: 178 g

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羅伯特·舒曼 : 幻想小品，作品 73（單簧管版本）

單簧管與鋼琴 – 浪漫時期

編輯、指法介紹:

• Ernst Herttrich (Editor)：德國著名音樂學家，長期擔任 G. Henle Verlag 核心主編與浪漫派作品文獻校勘權威。
  重點提示： 專注於源頭文獻的深度考證，徹底消除數十年來早期印刷版本中所累積的文本分歧與歷史錯誤。
• Hans-Martin Theopold (Fingering Piano)：德高望重的德國鋼琴教育家與演奏家，曾為數百冊 Henle 原典版樂譜編製經典指法。
  重點提示： 提供極具人體工學、符合邏輯的指法配置，協助演奏者輕鬆應對浪漫派豐滿且濃密的鋼琴伴奏織體。

簡介:

這幾首富有詩意的《晚間小品》（本曲的原始標題）的誕生背景十分令人驚訝。1849 年，德勒斯登爆發了激烈的政治動盪，最終迫使 舒曼 與克拉拉逃往鄉間。然而，在這三首樂曲中完全看不到這些混亂的痕跡，其田園詩般的性格反而流露出對和諧與隱逸的渴望。作品最初是為單簧管創作，但早在原始印譜中，就已經同時附帶了小提琴和大提琴的替代分譜。G. Henle Verlag 對此版本進行了全面且嚴謹的文本審定，並收錄了詳盡的編輯評論。

產品特點:

• 內含雙調性單簧管分譜：隨書完整附帶 A 調與降 B 調兩種版本的單簧管獨奏分譜，以配合不同的演奏實踐與樂器選擇。
• 權威文獻校勘：基於 1849 年原始印刷版本與相關手稿複寫本進行深度對比，還原最真實的文本。
• 歷史背景收錄：前言詳解了舒曼在德勒斯登動盪時期的創作心路歷程，並註解了早期樂器編制的互換歷史。

演奏提示:

各樂章難度介於 5 級（中等）至 6 級（中等） 之間。本曲是木管室內樂文獻中無可撼動的權威核心作品，被列為 ABRSM 單簧管 ARSM 與 LRSM 高級演奏文憑指定曲目。此外，第二樂章（Lebhaft, leicht）與第三樂章（Rasch und mit Feuer）亦獲 ABRSM 單簧管 8 級 推薦。演奏者需在如歌的細膩抒情與末樂章火熱的浪漫狂想間展現極高的音色控制力。

關於作曲家:

羅伯特·舒曼 (Robert Schumann, 1810–1856) 是德國浪漫主義音樂全盛時期的核心代表人物。他以極具詩意與幻想色彩的想像力著稱，並將這種特質完美融入其開創性的性格小品（Character Pieces）之中。舒曼的室內樂作品將器樂聲部提升到兼具文學與音樂敘事的高度，賦予樂曲深邃的心理情感層次。

收錄曲目:

• 為鋼琴與單簧管所作之幻想小品，作品 73
• I. Zart und mit Ausdruck 作品 73,1 (溫柔且富有表情)
• II. Lebhaft, leicht 作品 73,2 (活潑、輕快)
• III. Rasch und mit Feuer 作品 73,3 (迅速且充滿火熱激情)

書籍詳細資料:

• 商品編號：HN 416
• ISMN：9790201804163
• 頁數：38 (V+19+7+7)
• 尺寸：23,5 x 31,0 cm
• 重量：178 g

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