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Performance Advice on Schumann's "Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73"

Author: Bigno16
Date: 2004-06-05 23:17

Hello, everyone.

Lucky me, I've just learned that my Senior Districts audition piece this year is Robert Schumann's "Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73." (The specific edition I have is for Bb Clarinet, revised by Issay Barmas and published by C.F. Peters.) I must say, looking at this piece I cannot say it looks nearly as challenging as last year's audition piece (Mozart Concerto). However, the parts in B Major will probably take a little time to adjust to, mostly in the third movement with some nasty transitions.

Anyway, I do see that this pieces has a lot of areas for being musical and really showing musicianship. I have only listened to one recording of it, by Jonathan Cohler, and do enjoy the way he performs it (If you haven't heard it--> www.jonathancohler.com). But I make this post in hopes that anyone can give some musical insight and notes and any advice on interpretation and how one would play this piece. I searched on the board but only found discussions about the origins of the piece and techinical matters. I seek the thoughts of Ken Shaw, especially, as I was just amazed by his breakdown of the Weber Concertino. Thank you!

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