Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856), Aribert Reimann (b. 1936)
Sechs Gesänge op. 107
Transkription für Sopran und Streichquartett von Aribert Reimann (1994)
Voice (high), 2 violins, viola, cello
Details
- For
- Voice (high), 2 violins, viola, cello
- Product Type
- Score, Parts
- Author / Composer
- Robert Schumann, Aribert Reimann
- Product number
- 183315
- Difficulty Level
- demanding
- Duration
- 10 Minutes
Description
In these lieder, Robert Schumann seems to mirror his life full of crises. The composition coincides with the first signs of his illness. The picture of the drowning Ophelia evoked in the first chant conjures up the image of his suicide attempt three years later. Aribert Reimanns transcription seems to be opposed to Schumanns endeavours to make stronger use of the development of the accompanying instrument, the piano. On the other hand, the complete integration of the vocal part i...
Content
- I Herzeleid
- II Die Fensterscheibe
- III Der Gärtner
- IV Die Spinnerin
- V Im Wald
- VI Abendlied
