Schumann, Abegg Variations F Major Op. 1 [HL:51480087]

Abegg Variations F Major Op. 1.
Robert Schumann, ed. Ernst Herttrich.
(ed. Ernst Herttrich, fing. Walther Lampe).
Piano Solo.
Published by Henle Urtext Edition.
Series/Edition: Henle Music Folios.

Who was Pauline, Countess of Abegg, the dedicatee of the first edition? Nowadays it is known that the matter revolves around a romantic mystification of the name of Meta Abegg, a friend from Schumann's youth, whose surname inspired Schumann to a theme on A-B-E-G-G (a-hb-e-g-g). The rewarding and sparkling piece - as it was described by a critic of the time - makes high technical demands, but is distinguished by a youthful freshness and ingenious virtuosity. With this work (the first, incidentally, that Schumann deemed worthy of publication), Henle has issued a good third of Schumann's piano works in revised versions that take account of the current state of research. The thoroughly-revised musical text is complemented by an informative preface and detailed commentary. Further revised volumes are in progress.

Softcover.
18 pages.
9.25 in. x 12.25 in.
HL:51480087
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