Henle Verlag Robert Schumann - Liebeslied (widmung) - Piano
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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
What level is required to play Schumann's Widmung transcribed by Liszt?
This piano transcription is suitable for advanced to virtuoso level, featuring dense writing and chords to be played con somma passione.
Does the edition include the German text of the lied?
The German text of the lied is printed above the melody, following the layout from the first Leipzig edition of 1848.
Which version of Widmung is offered in this Henle score?
The work brings together Robert Schumann's lied "Du meine Seele, du mein Herz" in its piano arrangement by Franz Liszt. The Henle Urtext edition presents the most famous Liszt arrangement. The vocal line is transformed into a pianistic writing with rich harmonies.
Is this sheet music an Urtext edition?
The reference is published as a Henle Urtext edition, with a layout designed for working on articulation, legato, and sound layers.
Is Liszt's Widmung written for solo piano?
The indicated instrumentation is solo piano; no separate vocal part is indicated, although the lied text appears above the melody.
