Schumann, Frauenliebe und Leben op. 42

Title: Woman's Love and Life, Op. 42

Schumann’s song cycle “Frauenliebe und Leben”, on poems by Adelbert von Chamisso, deals with the trauma of a woman who loses the man who was her first love and the guiding light of her life. Schumann himself completed what is perhaps his most unified song cycle in blissful anticipation of his union with Clara Wieck.

This new edition presents the work on the basis of the first print, using Schumann’s autograph for purposes of consultation. The alternative readings in the autograph vocal part also give singers valuable tips for a nuanced delivery of the words.

- Original edition for medium voice
- Comprehensive bilingual foreword (Ger/Eng) and Critical Commentary (Ger)
- The song texts are printed separately and include English translations taken from Richard Stokes’ publication “The Book of Lieder”

Edition no.: BA 7854
ISMN: 9790006542970

Composer / Author: Schumann, Robert
Detailed instrumentation: Voice, Piano
Editor: Ewert, Hansjörg
Foreword / Introduction: Ewert, Hansjörg

Product format: Vocal score, Urtext edition
Includes the following individual parts: Voice, Piano
Language(s) of work: German
Language(s) of text: German, English
Publisher: Bärenreiter
Binding: Stapled
Print run: 1st printing 2014
Pages / Format: XII, 27 pgs. - 30.0 x 23.0 cm
Weight: 177 g

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