Henle Verlag Mozart W.a. - Piano Sonata KV 281 B-dur
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Summary of This Score
In his piano arrangement of "Widmung" (the lied "Du meine Seele, du mein Herz"), Franz Liszt does not merely transpose a vocal line: he creates a true romantic confession, crafted for the stage. The melody, originally of great expressive simplicity in Schumann's version, becomes under Liszt's fingers an inner song carried by dense pianistic writing, rich harmonies, and an almost orchestral breath. The climax, on "Mein guter Geist, mein bess'res Ich" ("my good spirit, my better self"), concentrates the emotional tension of the work, with chords to be played con somma passione, inviting a full, committed, and controlled sound.
A precious feature: in Liszt's autograph manuscript, the lied text appears above the melody. The first edition published in Leipzig in 1848 faithfully reproduces this layout, which explains why the same piece is known today under two titles. This Henle-Urtext edition offers Liszt's most famous arrangement, ensuring clarity of reading and musical coherence, with detailed work on articulation, legato, phrase breathing, and sound layers. Ideal for advanced pianists seeking a reference score that is both musical, demanding, and deeply expressive.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Robert Schumann | Genre | romantic transcription/arrangement for piano |
| Arranger | Franz Liszt | Language | German (lied text present above the melody) |
| Edition | Henle-Urtext | Difficulty | advanced / virtuoso |
| Instrumentation | piano | Year of publication | 1848 (first edition in Leipzig) |
Questions frequently asked
Does this Henle edition include Mozart's Sonata KV 281?
The title indicates "Mozart W.A. - Piano Sonata KV 281 B-flat major," while the description features the piano arrangement of Robert Schumann's "Widmung" by Franz Liszt.
What skill level is required for this piano sheet music?
The advertised difficulty is advanced/virtuoso. The writing notably requires mastery of chords marked con somma passione, legato, and the sonic layering.
Is the text of Widmung printed in the score?
The German text of the lied appears above the melody, following the layout indicated in Liszt's manuscript and the 1848 Leipzig first edition.
Which edition is offered for this Liszt arrangement?
The edition specified is Henle Urtext. It is dedicated to the romantic piano transcription of "Widmung," composed by Robert Schumann and arranged by Franz Liszt.
What pianistic skills does this sheet music develop?
This score emphasizes articulation, phrase breathing, and vocal line shaping within dense piano writing.
