More Than The Score: Schumann- Reverie from Scenes from Childhood (Piano Solo) Book

More Than The Score: Schumann- Reverie from Scenes from Childhood

Piano Solo Book

Genre: Romantic Period

Dive into the emotional world of Robert Schumann with “Reverie” from his “Scenes from Childhood,” presented in a comprehensive package that goes beyond mere notation. This edition includes a printed score, complemented by a written masterclass from internationally acclaimed concert pianist Daniel Grimwood. In his masterclass, Grimwood delves into the nuances of interpreting Schumann’s Romantic idiom, offering invaluable insights into the composer’s emotional landscape.

The book also features a detailed biography of Schumann, tracing his life and influences, as well as a concise history of the music. All of these elements are illustrated in full colour, enriching your understanding and appreciation of this iconic piece from the Romantic period.

More Than The Scoreis a series of classic piano music, covering much of the essential repertoire from Bach through Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Debussy,right up to John Cage.Each volume focuses on one piece, with written masterclasses and background information encouraging an exploration of the music beyond the printed score. All titles in the Edition Peters more than the scoreseries include written masterclasses from one of our panel of internationally-renowned pianists including Joanna MacGregor, Roy Howat, Daniel Grimwood, Clare Hammond and Adam Tendler.

Who Was Robert Schumann?

Robert Schumann (18101856) was a German composer and music critic, one of the most important figures of the Romantic era in music. Known primarily for his piano music, songs (lieder), and orchestral music, his works are emotionally rich and often deeply autobiographical. Schumann was also a prolific writer and editor of a music journal where he championed the works of then-young composers like Johannes Brahms and criticized the more commercial trends of the day.

Schumann’s life was marked by passionate relationships, the most significant of which was with his wife, Clara Wieck Schumann, herself a renowned pianist and composer. His later years were marred by mental illness, and he died relatively young, but his influence on subsequent generations of composers and musicians is immeasurable. His works like “Carnaval,” “Kinderszenen” (Scenes from Childhood), and the song cycle “Dichterliebe” (A Poet’s Love) are considered staples of the Romantic repertoire.