Barenreiter Schumann R. - Album Pour La Jeunesse Op.68 (avec Doigtes) - Piano
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Summary of This Score
Conceived by Robert Schumann from 1848 onwards, the "Album for the Young" has established itself as an essential part of the pedagogical and musical piano repertoire. This collection, featuring a wide variety of characters, ideally accompanies the pianist's progression: lyrical pieces, dance miniatures, character pieces, and expressive tableaux follow one another to develop musicality, phrasing, articulation, and the balance of sound layers.
This Urtext edition emphasizes readability and practical use in performance situations, while providing a solid musicological framework. It includes the "Advice to Young Musicians" (in German, English, and a French translation by Liszt), a reference text that sheds light on the approach to instrumental practice, listening, and style. The appendix completes the experience with related pieces unpublished during the composer's lifetime, allowing a deeper exploration of this landmark work's universe.
A rare asset for interpretation: Clara Schumann's original pedal markings appear here, offering concrete insight into historical practice close to the composer's circle. The fingering indications, enriched by Clara's tradition and rethought by Ragna Schirmer, provide intelligent guidance for building a comfortable, coherent, and musical technique, suitable both for study and performance.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Robert Schumann | Collection | Spielräume |
| Edition | Bärenreiter | Language | German, English |
| Instrumentation | Piano | Pages | XIX, 93 |
Questions frequently asked
Does this edition of Schumann's Album for the Young include fingering?
Fingering indications based on Clara Schumann's tradition and reinterpreted by Ragna Schirmer are included in this edition.
Are Clara Schumann's pedal markings included in the score?
The original pedal markings from Clara Schumann are reproduced. They provide a concrete reference to the historical practice related to the work.
What additional content does this Bärenreiter edition include?
The volume contains "Advice to Young Musicians" in German, English, and a French translation made by Liszt. An appendix also gathers related unpublished pieces from Robert Schumann's lifetime. The score has XIX introductory pages and 93 pages of music.
For what level of pianist is Schumann's Opus 68 suitable?
The sequence of lyrical pieces, dances, and character pieces supports the pianist's development, especially regarding phrasing, articulation, and sound layering.
In which languages are the texts in this score offered?
The edition's texts are provided in German and English, with a French translation of the "Advice to Young Musicians".
