Instrumental Duet Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.540534 Composed by R. Schumann. Arranged by Linda M. Scott. Classical. Score and parts. 3 pages. Linda M Scott #4295819. Published by Linda M Scott (A0.540534). Robert Schumann (1810-1856) was a talented pianist, music critic, and composer. This work, written in 1838, is one of his most well known pieces for piano. He described the inspiration for the Scenes from Childhood†in a letter to his wife as follows: “ I often seemed like a child to you – in short, I felt as if I were in pinafores again†..I wrote thirty quaint little things, about twelve of which I have selected and called Scenes from Childhoodâ€. This charming arrangement for a duo of violin and cello is accessible to intermediate students, amateurs and professionals. The rhythm is a little complex, but the left hand work is all in first position.