Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73 - Clarinet and Piano

This new edition of the Schumann Fantasy Pieces or Fantasiestucke for clarinet and piano is one of the Jeanne Master Class Series. These three pieces were composed in 1849 and are among the most important clarinet repertoire of the Romantic period. This edition includes extensive performance suggestions by John Anderson. A copy of the original manuscript and the 1885 Breitkopf edition, edited by Clara Schumann, have been the main references. There are few serious technical problems for the clarinetist. The challenge is to make the music into a "dialogue" between the clarinet and piano. These pieces are not a "solo with accompaniment" but pure chamber music between two equal partners.

Solo parts for both clarinet in A and clarinet in B-flat are included. Total duration approximately 10.5 minutes.