Schumann: From Album for the Young, Jaegerliedchen Op. 68 No. 7

[iumonito]

I think I need to practice this!

Also, we need to write an article on Schumann's pedal markings and how to translate them into the modern piano.

[pianistimo]

no pedal on the start notes until you've played the intial notes (sound), then add pedal quick.  otherwise - the note gets immediately blurred by the vibrations of itself.

[iumonito]

Rupert Knecht (in disguise as Artur Schnabel) will come through the chimney, wake us up and scold us "The Pedal is Schumann's.  It is to be observed."

[iumonito]

Sam hears the ascending fourths at the beginning and tells me something along the lines that I (the fox, we do a lot of fantasy role play) better watch out because the hunters are out to get me.

We both concluded this is a pretty scary song for foxes.

Thanks Mary Poppins.

[pianistimo]

aha.  that's what the fourths are all about.  interesting.