Kreisleriana, Op. 16, is a composition in eight movements by Robert Schumann for solo piano, subtitled Phantasien für das Pianoforte. It was written in only four days in April 1838 and a revised version appeared in 1850. In 1839, soon after publishing it, Schumann called it in a letter my favorite work, remarking that The title conveys nothing to any but Germans. The work’s title was inspired by the character of Johannes Kreisler from works of E. T. A. Hoffmann. – Hélène Grimaud
Kreisleriana by Grimaud
I : Auberst Bewegt
Kreisleriana I (Auberst Bewegt) in D Minor
III. Sehr Aufgeregt
Kreisleriana III (Sehr Aufgeregt) in G Minor
IV. Sehr Langsam
Kreisleriana IV (Sehr Langsam) in B-Flat Major/G Minor
V. Sehr Lebhaft
Kreisleriana V (Sehr Lebhaft) in G Minor
VI. Sehr Langsam
Kreisleriana VI (Sehr Langsam) in B-Flat Major
VII. Serh Rasch
Kreisleriana VII (Sehr Rasch) in C Minor/E-Flat Major
VIII. Schnell Und Spielend
Kreisleriana VIII (Schnell Und Spielend) in G Minor
Schumann by Grimaud
Piano Concerto
Piano Concerto in A Minor
Piano Quintet
Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major
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