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Sviatoslav Richter – Schumann – Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op 82

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Published on May 5, 2013

Robert Schumann
Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op 82

1 Eintritt
2 Jäger auf der Lauer
3 Einsame Blumen
4 Verrufene Stelle
5 Freundliche Landschaft
6 Herberge
7 Vogel als Prophet
8 Jagdlied
9 Abschied

Sviatoslav Richter, piano

Recorded live, 1956

Music
- “Waldszenen, Op. 82: III. Einsame blumen. Einfach” by Sviatoslav Richter (Google Play • eMusic • AmazonMP3 • iTunes)
Artist
- Sviatoslav Richter

Waldszenen Op. 82 (Forest Scenes) by Robert Schumann, Hal Freedman, pianist

Hal Freedman

Published on Aug 2, 2012

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Voices of the Woods
Throughout history, the forest has been regarded as a symbol of spirituality and the cycle of life. It has inspired thought, and fired the imagination. The great composers gave the forest world a voice through the language of music. In their works, many Voices of the Woods are heard and preserved for posterity. Waldszenen, Op. 82 (Forest Scenes)

The Romantic poetry of the nineteenth century was rich with the imagery and symbolism of the forest. It was often expressed through music, such as in the beautiful “Waldszenen,” or “Forest Scenes,” inspired by some of Schumann’s favorite poems. This collection of nine musical vignettes evokes the forest as a place of mystery and the unknown, as well as a sanctuary of safety and peace. Composed in 1848-1849, toward the end of a life cut short, it is documented that Schumann “cherished” these pieces. Hal Freedman http://cdbaby.com/cd/halfreedman3
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Waldszenen (“Forest Scenes”), Opus 82, is a set of nine short solo piano pieces composed by Robert Schumann in 1848-1849, but first published in 1850-1851 in Leipzig by Bartholf Senff.^[1]

On the set, Schumann wrote: “The titles for pieces of music, since they again have come into favor in our day, have been censured here and there, and it has been said that ‘good music needs no sign-post.’ Certainly not, but neither does a title rob it of its value; and the composer, by adding one, at least prevents a complete misunderstanding of the character of his music. What is important is that such a verbal heading should be significant and apt. It may be considered the test of the general level of the composer’s education.”^[2]

Movements

Title	Average Duration	Signature Key
Eintritt (Entry)	2:10	B-flat major
Jäger auf der Lauer (Hunters on the lookout)	1:18	D minor
Einsame Blumen (Lonely Flowers)	2:17	B-flat major
Verrufene Stelle (Haunted Place)	3:07	D minor
Freundliche Landschaft (Friendly Landscape)	1:07	B-flat major
Herberge (Wayside Inn)	2:02	E-flat major
Vogel als Prophet (Bird as Prophet)	3:20	G minor
Jagdlied (Hunting Song)	2:29	E-flat major
Abschied (Farewell)	3:29	B-flat major