Schumann on Music: a Selection from the Writings

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Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; INTRODUCTION; PREFACE; AN OPUS 2; HENRI VIEUXTEMPS AND LOUIS LACOMBE; THEODOR STEIN; Études, Opus 125; II; III; NEW YEAR'S EDITORIAL; FLORESTAN'S SHROVETIDE ORATION; FERDINAND HILLER -- Études, Opus 15; II; JOSEPH CHRISTOPH KESSLER; FROM THE DAVIDSBÜNDLER ARCHIVES; PIANO SONATAS; II; III; IV; LOUIS SPOHR'S 'WEIHE DER TONE'; CHRISTIAN GOTTLIEB MÜLLER -- Symphony No. 3; SOME NEW PIANO SONATAS; I; II; III; 'FURY OVER THE LOST PENNY'; CHARACTERISTICS OF THE KEYS; LETTERS FROM A (MUSIC- ) LOVER; II; III; IV; BERLIOZ' 'SINFONIE FANTASTIQUE'; II.;In addition to his genius as a composer, Schumann was a gifted critic who wrote perceptive essays, articles, and reviews for his influential musical journal, Neue Zeitschrift fur Musik. Written from 1834 to 1844, these 61 pieces include evaluations of Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, and other giants. Articles appear in chronological order with ample annotations.