Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1275386
By Robert Schumann. By Robert Schumann. Arranged by Flavio Regis Cunha. Classical,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Instructional,Romantic Period. Score. 3 pages. Flavio Regis Cunha #867308. Published by Flavio Regis Cunha (A0.1275386).
Welcome to the magic of Schumann’s ‘Kinderszenen, Op. 15: 1. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (Of Foreign Lands and Peoples)’ as played by the incomparable pianist Martha Argerich.  From the dancing runs to explosive climaxes, shimmering lyrical passages, and breathtakingly elegant nuances, ‘Of Foreign Lands and Peoples’ is one of the most beloved pieces in piano repertoire.  We’re now offering you the opportunity to get your own copy of the sheet music for ‘Of Foreign Lands and Peoples’, complete with detailed notes and fingerings from the inimitable Martha Argerich.  Whether you’re a student of piano wanting to explore the power of repertoire or a professional pianist looking for the finishing touches to your performance, Martha’s sheet music is the perfect selection.  So join us in discovering the hidden beauty, grace, and emotion of Robert Schumann’s ‘Kinderszenen, Op. 15: 1. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (Of Foreign Lands and Peoples)’ as played by the legendary Martha Argerich.  Get your copy today and take your performance of this amazing piece to the next level.
Intermediate
Format: Concert, 9 x 12 inches
2 pages.
Program Notes
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: 1. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (Of Foreign Lands and Peoples) is a romantic piano piece composed by Robert Schumann in 1838. This piece is a part of Schumann's Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood) suite. It explores themes of the unfamiliar and a child's curiosity of the world.  Von fremden Ländern und Menschen utilizes a lyrical ABA form set in an ABA ternary meter. The opening melody is soft, nostalgic, and reflective representing the innocence of childhood. The second section begins with a marching-like motif that gradually builds intensity as it progresses, creating feelings of awe and wonder as the music approaches the climax. The piece ends reflecting on the initial melody.  Kinderszenen, Op. 15: 1. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen is an emotionally evocative piece that allows the listener to enter the whimsical world of childhood. The piece’s subtle development makes it a great piece for piano students looking to explore the Romantic era.
