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Topic: Schumann, Novellette, Op. 21, No. 1 in F  (Read 9731 times)

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Schumann, Novellette, Op. 21, No. 1 in F
on: June 18, 2006, 06:36:14 PM
A fun piece to play and one that be a nice opener for a recital program too. 

Update: I switched recordings from the CD cut (27 downloads) to the original tape recording which has better fidelity.

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Re: Schumann, Novellette, Op. 21, No. 1 in F
Reply #1 on: October 15, 2007, 01:39:15 AM
It was Schumann who first coined the term "novelette", applying to music for piano or orchestra.  It refers to a composition free in form, romantic in character, and containing contrasting themes. 

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