Forest Scenes op. 82

• Urtext edition based on all available sources and reflecting the latest research findings
• With fingering and suggestions for performance by Ragna Schirmer
• With detailed foreword (Ger/Eng) and critical commentary (Eng)

Schumann’s "Forest Scenes" op. 82 date from the years 1848/49. This was the composer’s most creative period but one which was marked by revolutionary unrest and political uncertainty. As well as choral compositions and major dramatic works including the opera "Genoveva" and "Manfred" Schumann created the intimate piano cycle Forest Scenes, inspired by illustrations of the same theme.

The last to be written was the wistful-filigree "Vogel als Prophet" (no. 7), probably the best-known piece in the cycle. The pieces of moderate technical difficulty are enchanting in their song-like poetry, and are a jewel of domestic music-making from the Romantic period.

“Vogel als Prophet” and “Herberge” have been printed using a fold-out page so that no page-turns are necessary.

"Forest Scenes" op. 82 are published in a scholarly-critical Urtext edition, reflecting the latest state of research. This is one of Schumann’s most popular piano cycles which is highly ranked in Romantic piano literature. The fingering takes contemporary performing practise as well as playing on the modern concert grand piano into consideration.