Waldszenen

Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op. 82, is a set of nine short solo piano pieces composed by Robert Schumann in 1848–1849, but first published in 1850–1851 in Leipzig by Bartholf Senff.[1]

Cover of the first edition (1850–51)
Autographic draft of Robert Schumann's "Einsame Blumen" – Waldszenen, Op. 82, No. 3

On the set, Schumann wrote: "The titles for pieces of music, since they again have come into favor in our day, have been censured here and there, and it has been said that 'good music needs no sign-post.' Certainly not, but neither does a title rob it of its value; and the composer, by adding one, at least prevents a complete misunderstanding of the character of his music. What is important is that such a verbal heading should be significant and apt. It may be considered the test of the general level of the composer's education."[2]

Movements

The nine movements are shown in the table below.

No. Title[3]Approximate
duration		Key
signature
1 Eintritt (Entry)
Nicht zu schnell – Not too fast		2:10B♭ major
2 Jäger auf der Lauer (Hunters on the lookout)
Höchst lebhaft – Very lively		1:18D minor
3 Einsame Blumen (Lonely Flowers)
Einfach – Simple		2:17B♭ major
4 Verrufene Stelle (Haunted Place)
Ziemlich langsam – Pretty slow		3:07D minor
5 Freundliche Landschaft (Friendly Landscape)
Schnell – Fast		1:07B♭ major
6 Herberge (Wayside Inn)
Mäßig – Moderate		2:02E♭ major
7 Vogel als Prophet (Bird as Prophet)
Langsam. Sehr zart – Slowly. Very tender		3:20G minor
8 Jagdlied (Hunting Song)
Rasch, kräftig – Fast, strong		2:29E♭ major
9 Abschied (Farewell)
Nicht schnell – Not fast		3:29B♭ major

References
  1. See IMSLP.
  2. "Waldszenen, Op. 82". laphil.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2014-11-19.
  3. "Schumann – Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), op. 82". pianopedia.com.
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