Classical Music | Music for Flute

Robert Schumann

Three Romances, Op. 94  Play

Emi Ferguson Flute
Nolan Pearson Piano

Recorded on 02/13/2014, uploaded on 02/13/2014

Musician's or Publisher's Notes

I.          Nicht Schnell
II.        Einfach, innig
III.      Nicht Schnell

Robert Schumann’s Three Romances are well known by virtually every instrumentalist.  Originally written in 1849 for oboe and piano while he was living in Dresden, Schumann noted that the pieces could be played by either oboe or violin when they were published.  Violinists took note, as did flutists, clarinetists, hornists, and cellists who all frequently perform these beautiful pieces today.  All three movements are deeply passionate and personal, and are structured in ABA form with Schumann splitting the expressive material democratically between the flute and piano.     Emi Ferguson