Fantasiestucke, Op. 12 By Schumann

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Compared to Mozart’s Sonata K.330, this work is longer and more energetic at some parts. Mozart’s K.330 has a lot of fast-tempo and dotted melodies, which gives the peice a brisk feeling, but does not show many manipulations of strong harmonies as Schumann’s work does. Unfortunately, our textbook does not include piano music composed by Schumann, we should compare Fantasiestucke, Op.12 with other piano music our textbook has. The Fantasiestucke, Op.12 has several sections, some of which are smooth and delicate, yet others are very exciting. The entire peice shows some typical features of Schumann’s style. It is obvious that Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op.27, No.2 Moonlight forms a huge contrast against many climax sections in Fantasiestucke, Op.12. Moonlight has delicate, singing melody that moves slowly. It uses a rather soft dynamics to express the tranquility of moonlight. Another examples is Chopin’s Mazurka in B-flat Minor, Op.24 No.4. Altough the Mazurka has wider range, dancelike dotted rhythms, rubato expression and much chromaticism, still does not have that much excitement compared to Fantasiestucke, Op.12. In Fantasiestucke Op.12, Schumann not only implemented the strong dynamic and intense tempo, but wrote some rather soft sections as transitions. Those characteristics examplify Schumann’s music style: impassioned melodies, novel changes of harmonies and driving rhythms that reveal him as a true Romantism composer. Lydia has carried out such experience in high

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