A short update and a quick runthrough of Schumann's Traumerei

We talk about Schumann's use of Canonical themes and his blending of voices in his works

A quick and brief look at this Chorale-type work

A look at the first Novellete from Op. 21

We look at a very Chopin-esque work from 1839, particularly focusing on the middle section of this very romantic, cello-like writing.

We listen to a performance from 2019 I did of the first book of Davidsbundlertanze in Concert and discuss Schumann's Imagination with his fictional characters

We look at a few dances from the Overture in the French Style, including a very 'Scarlatti' type work

We are looking at a few sections from the First Book of Suites by Handel

A talk about this love-themed earlier work and the sparse writing

We look at a couple of pieces talking about melodic shaping