Schumann Scenes from Childhood ─ Kinderscenen: Opus 15

Schirmer Performance EditionsPerfect literature for the intermediate to early advanced pianist, these miniatures by Schumann have been favorites of many generations of students. The pieces are an excellent introduction to Schumann's piano music and to Romantic musical literature in general. Includes the famous "Traumerei." Contents: Of Strange Lands and People (Von fremden Landern und Menschen) * Curious Story (Kuriose Geschichte) * Blindman's Bluff (Hasche-Mann) * Pleading Child (Bittendes Kind) * Perfect Happiness (Gluckes genug) * Great Adventure (Wichtige Begebenheit) * Reverie (Traumerei) * By the Fireside (Am Kamin) * On the Rocking Horse (Ritter vom Steckenpferd) * Almost Too Serious (Fast zu ernst) * Hobgoblin (Furchtenmachen) * A Child Falling Asleep (Kind in Einschlummern) * The Poet Speaks (Der Dichter spricht)