Description
A Schumann Flute Album for Flute & Piano
A Schumann Flute Album for Flute & Piano
Compiled and edited by Trevor Wye
Publisher-Novello
About
Arrangements of well-known Schumann works for flute and piano arranged by flautist, Trevor Wye.
Contents
Three Romances Op.94
Traumerei (Kinderscenen) Op.15 No.7
Two Pieces In Folk-tune Style Op.102
Composer-Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann (1810-1856), a renowned German Romantic composer, is celebrated for his piano music, lieder (songs), and orchestral works. His piano pieces, notably dedicated to his wife Clara Schumann, a virtuoso pianist, have gained widespread recognition. Schumann’s musical journey commenced at a young age when he began studying the piano. Influenced by the compositions of Franz Schubert and the writings of poet Jean Paul Richter, he embarked on composing his own songs.
Despite reluctantly pursuing law studies, Schumann’s true passion resided in music composition. He developed a profound connection with Clara, the daughter of his piano teacher Friedrich Wieck, and eventually overcame legal obstacles to marry her in 1840. Schumann’s compositional repertoire encompassed a plethora of piano pieces, including the notable Papillons and Carnaval and his Symphonic Studies. Expanding his horizons, he delved into orchestral compositions, creating Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major and the Piano Concerto in A Minor.
However, Schumann’s personal life was fraught with emotional struggles and periods of mental illness. He encountered challenges in his relationship with Clara, battled severe depression, and grappled with declining mental and physical health. In 1854, he made an attempt on his own life and found solace in a private asylum in Endenich, where he spent his final years. Schumann’s legacy is a testament to his profound musical contributions and enduring influence on the Romantic period of classical music.
Trevor Wye
Trevor Wye, a British flautist born in 1935, is a professional flautist, teacher, author, and editor. He is known for his technical and repertoire books for the flute, particularly the widely popular “Practice Books for Flute” series, which has been translated into eleven languages. Additionally, he founded the British Flute Society and established the International Summer School for Flute.
Wye began learning the flute at the age of 15 and received private instruction from renowned flautists Geoffrey Gilbert and Marcel Moyse. He worked as a freelance chamber and orchestral player in London for many years and has recorded numerous solo performances. He also served as a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music in London and taught at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester for 21 years, where he focused on flute teaching, chamber music coaching, and conducting the RNCM Wind Band.
Wye continues to travel around the world, offering masterclasses in Europe, the USA, and Japan. His contributions to flute education and music have been highly regarded, and he remains actively involved in sharing his expertise and passion for the flute.
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