Clara Schumann

Clara Schumann - Scherzo in G, Op. 15 No. 4

Clara Schumann's short Scherzo from Op. 15 No. 4 is a delightful piece to study at the intermediate level. A jaunty 'A' section is contrasted by a sustained, melancholic trio before the playful main section returns. The work provides a wide variety of technical and musical challenges, including fast staccato passages, arpeggios, two-note slurs, and projecting cantabile over chorale texture. Fred Karpoff guides you to integrate three-dimensional technique with musical insights to play this piece with ease. Preview (please log-in or subscribe to see full video) ... Read >>

Clara Schumann - Prelude and Fugue in B-Flat (No. 2 from Three Preludes and Fugues, Op. 16)

ABRSM Grade 8 - A3

Clara Schumann's Prelude and Fugue in B flat, the second of the Op. 16 set is a good choice for those whose playing would benefit from the study of strict counterpoint but who prefer the Romantic idiom to the more customary Baroque examples. Part 1 - Prelude Part 2 - Fugue Please log-in or subscribe to see walkthrough! Resources & links Piano Exam Pieces 2021 & 2022, Grade 8 is available from the ABRSM online shop here. Click here to view... Read >>