String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550198 Composed by Robert Schumann. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Holiday,Romantic Period,Standards. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #4598525. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550198). Op. 15 No. 7 Träumerei * Daydreaming * мечтательноÑÑ‚ÑŒ * αφηÏημάδα * snÄ›nà Duration ca. 2:38 An unexpected and welcome recital encore. Träumerei is the seventh and most renowned movement of Robert Schumann's Kinderszenen, Op. 15 (Scenes from Childhood), which was composed in 1838. It is a solo piano piece and is a perfect example of a lyrical composition, combining tenderness and tremendous emotion. The title Träumerei means Dreaming, it was written as a tribute to Schumann's four-year-old daughter, Marie. The piece was published as part of Kinderszenen on December 27, 1838, with the title given by the composer himself, reflecting his longing for his childhood and the innocence of his children. The composition evokes a mood of aching melancholy, loss, and nostalgia, which has contributed to its universal popularity. It has been embraced for its sweetness and longing, and it communicates the idea of dreaming and nostalgia, appealing to both adults and children.Träumerei gained significant recognition in the Soviet Union, where it was selected to be played in the background during a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Soviet Union's war against Nazi Germany. The piece's universal emotional appeal has made it a beloved and widely recognized masterpiece. The composition has been featured in various films and arranged for different instruments, contributing to its enduring popularity and cultural significance.
