Faschingsschwank aus Wien Op. 26

The set of fantasy pieces, Faschingsschwank aus Wien (Carnival Scenes from Vienna) is a challenge for advanced pianists well worth the effort. This brilliant cycle, begun in 1839, would not be performed publicly until after Schumann's death and then by Clara Schumann, herself. Now a fixture in the pianist's repertoire, Faschingsschwank aus Wien is here presented in an edition based on the Urtext of the New Schumann Complete Edition, in clean, clear print laid out in performance-friendly form. Beiche provides extensive background information about the composition, while Koch has written important “Notes on Interpretation” for performers.