SKU: A0.844537

In 1849 Robert Schumann completed a set of Romantic character pieces for piano which he named Forest Scenes. One of that set was called Pleasant Landscape, which I have freely arranged for accompanied Instrumental Solo. I have slowed it down considerably from the original and marked it with passionate energy. The beauty and interest is created by the shaping and phrasing of this beautiful melodic line. It has a rubato feeling throughout with constant tempo changes like rall, molto rall, freely, accel, etc. In keeping with the characteristics of the Romantic period my arrangement is full of interpretive marks in every measure making it a great piece for auditions to show your technique and interpretation. Not too difficult to play but sounds quite advanced when all details are observed. The equally beautiful piano part provides great interplay of expressive harmony and countermelody. A beautiful piece to show your expressive musicianship and impress them in either concert or audition.
 Marked Intermediate due to the plethora of markings to observe, musicianship that is required for a mature performance, and a 2 octave range that will push the limits of some instruments.
3:10 minutes, 5 page score, 2 page solo part
Temporary recording of a piano reduction of total score.

SKU: A0.953819

For clarinet and piano, this is an arrangement of a piano solo, Nr 26 from Schumann's  Album for the Young. The clarinettist can play from the score as the part there is at the correct transposition for a B-flat clarinet.  I have invented the title, based on the enigma sign (three stars in triangle formation) which is the title supplied by Schumann and also on his suggestion as to how to play the music.