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Op. 85/12 Tenor Sax: Abendlied (Evening Song) by Robert Schumann Op. 85, No. 12. Duration: 3:10 Score: 3 pg. 29 ms. common time. Lento quarter note = 40. Piano part: 2 pg. solo part 1 pg.
Schumann Background
Robert Schumann (1810 1856) was a German composer and, moreover,
a music critic. Music historians, as well as critics, generally agree that he
is one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. In the first place, Schumann was studying to
become a lawyer. He quit law school, however, to pursue a career as a concert pianist. Be that as it may, he injured his hand and
ruined any chance of success as a virtuoso pianist. As a result, Schumann turned
his musical attention to composing.
The Beginning of the End
In
1848, Robert Schumann was in fact only 38 years old. Nevertheless, he was
already weakening as a composer and conductor. His productivity, on the
whole, was slowing down. Furthermore, his conducting job at one of the worlds
oldest orchestras had come under great criticism.
Last Period
Schumann
became inspired by the death of his friend Felix Mendelssohn the
year before. Similarly, he was stimulated by the Revolutions of 1848, and
consequently composed some of his most substantive works. It was
during this last period of inspiration that he wrote his Scenes from Faust. Furthermore, he finished
the Requiem for Mignon and the Introduction and Allegro for Piano & Orchestra.
Next, he composed Scenes from the Forest for
piano. Finally, he composed the Twelve Four-hand Piano Works
for Small & Large Children, Op. 85. This collection turns out, in
summary, to be Schumanns last great collection of piano literature.
Abendlied
The
final movement (Op.85/12) of this great collection on balance is entitled Abendlied or Evening Song. It is in
essence a very effective recital encore especially following a more aggressive
or fast-paced piece. This is, in either case, a chance to develop long rubato
phrases and demonstrate your musical sensitivity. This music, for the most
part, sets a quiet, mysterious, and somewhat melancholy mood reminiscent of
evening-time just after sunset when the shadows become long and the sky begins
to darken.
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