1. Preambule / "Preambule"

Preambule (Quasi maestoso, A-flat major) A majestic introduction with brilliant chordal figures.

2. Pierrot / "Pierrot"

As-C-H (Asch... treating A and S as one note).

3. Arlequin / "Arlequin"

(Vivo, B-flat major, A-Es-C-H) Depicting the lighthearted nature of Arlequin, the clown.

4. Valse noble / "Valse noble"

(Un poco maestoso, B-flat major, a variation of A-Es-C-H) An elegant waltz, somewhat melancholic, with a title reminiscent of Schubert.

5. Eusebius / "Eusebius"

(Adagio, E-flat major, A-Es-C-H) A delicate and meditative melody in septuplets, representing Eusebius, one of Schumann's alter egos.

6. Florestan / "Florestan"

(Appassionato, G minor, A-Es-C-H) An energetic and passionate melody, representing Florestan, Schumann's other alter ego.

7. Coquette / "Coquette"

(Vivo, B-flat major, A-Es-C-H) Features a small introduction, followed by a cheerful progression of light, dotted figures.

8. Replique / "Replique"

(L'istesso tempo, B-flat major) Responds to No. 7, 'Coquette,' by utilizing its introductory section.

Sphinxes (Note Sequences)

(Three types of note figures are written in the score for reconfirmation. Rarely performed.)

9. Papillons / "Papillons"

(Prestissimo, B-flat major, A-Es-C-H) Butterflies dance joyfully and actively.

10. A.S.C.H.-S.C.H.A ～踊る文字 / "Lettres dansantes"

(Presto, E-flat major, As-C-H) As and H act as appoggiaturas, dancing in a fast triple meter.

11. Chiarina / "Chiarina"

(Appassionato, C minor, As-C-H) Chiarina is Clara's name in the Davidsbündler. Rather than delicate, it has a somewhat heavy and powerful quality, perhaps reflecting Clara's image.

12. Chopin / "Chopin"

(Agitato, A-flat major) Here, Chopin appears with a nocturne-like melody, without using any of the three note figures.

13. Estrella / "Estrella"

(Con affetto, F minor, As-C-H) Estrella is a play on Ernestine von Fricken. Depicted passionately.

14. Reconnaissance / "Reconnaissance"

(Animato, A-flat major, As-C-H) Light music characterized by repeated notes.

15. Pantalon et Colombine / "Pantalon et Colombine"

(Presto, F minor, As-C-H) The clown couple interacts and embraces. They exit with a refreshing F major ending.

16. Valse allemande / "Valse allemande"

(Molto vivace, A-flat major, As-C-H) An elegant waltz. The middle section includes an insertion of 'Paganini' (Presto, F minor), reminiscent of Paganini's virtuosic technique.

17. Aveu / "Aveu"

(Appassionato, A-flat major, As-C-H) Perhaps Schumann's confession of love. Played gently and delicately.

18. Promenade / "Promenade"

(Comodo, D-flat major, As-C-H) After the confession, an elegant waltz unfolds, as if the two are enjoying a stroll together.

19. Pause / "Pause"

(Vivo, A-flat major) A passage from the 'Preambule' appears, leading into the concluding movement.

20. Marche des ‘Davidsbundler' contre les Philistins / "Marche des ‘Davidsbundler' contre les Philistins"

March of the Davidsbündler against the Philistines (Non allegro - Vivo, A-flat major, As-C-H) The As-C-H motif appears majestically in this peculiar march in triple meter. It gradually builds in momentum and culminates in a truly brilliant finale.