Schumann, Robert : Die Davidsbundlertänze Op.6
Work Overview
Publication Year：1837
First Publisher：Friese
Instrumentation：Piano Solo
Genre：pieces
Total Playing Time：38 min 30 sec
Copyright：Public Domain
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Author : PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Editorial Department
Last Updated: January 1, 2010
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Composed in the autumn of 1837 and later self-published as “Composed by Florestan and Eusebius,” this work can be said to contain the most concentrated elements characteristic of Schumann. Schumann himself reportedly stated, recalling this work, “If there was a time when I was happy playing the piano, it was when I composed this.”
Schumann was not only a composer but also a prolific writer and critic; both “Florestan” and “Eusebius” were his pen names. The former represents his bright, outgoing side, while the latter signifies his contemplative nature. Furthermore, the “Davidsbündler” (League of David) was a fictional society formed to oppose conservative forces in music.
The piece consists of 18 short movements, depicting the members of the league gathered on the eve of Schumann and Clara’s future wedding.
Author : Kamiyama, Noriko
Last Updated: March 12, 2018
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Movements (18)
Balladenmassig, sehr rasch Op.6-10
Total Performance Time: 1 min 40 sec
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