PAPILLONS Op.2 by SHUMANN

[matterintospirit]

https://soundcloud.com/classical-soul-pianist/papillons-op2-by-robert-schumann

Enigmatic in structure and character; "Papillons Op2" represents Schumann's fusion of musical ideas with literary ones. It is a musical reference to certain random events that take place in the last scene of a novel. Two men vie to seduce a beautiful woman, set to the exuberant dancing and intrigues of a nineteenth century masquerade ball. The title "Papillons"  (French for butterflies), is lifted from the following passage depicting a sensual romantic interlude between two of the principal characters: "mere wisps of language, mere distraught butterflies wafted upon the sea from a distant isle."
   In the Finale, the chiming of a clock signals the end of the ball, and the narrative.
-Hal Freedman

[stevensk]

-Nice! 

[matterintospirit]

Thanks for listening--glad you enjoyed it.