A complete scholarly edition of Album For The Young based upon Schumann's 1848 original manuscript edited by Gary Busch. Illuminating each piece is detailed historical analytical and interpretive commentary based on authoritative research of Schumann family documents along with a detailed overview of the composer’s life and career. Present in the original edition the composer’s 'Musical Rules for Home and Life' are restored providing insightful advice and a candid glimpse of the attitudes that surrounded the composition of this celebrated set of tutorial pieces.Required study for the serious Piano student.
