Schumann, Robert / orch. M. Ravel

Preface

Schumann, Robert / orch. M. Ravel – Carnaval Op. 9, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel

(b. Zwickau, Saxony [now in Germany], 8 June 1810 – d. Rheinpreußen [Rhine Province, Prussia, now in Germany], 29 July 1854, Bonn,)

(1829-34)
First publication 1837

Dedication
Karol Józef Lipiński (1790–1861) was known as “the Polish Paganini”. After he visited Leipzig in 1833, Schumann wrote: “Lipiński is here. These three words are enough for a music lover to set his pulse racing …For those who have not yet heard the powerful violin master, so adept at ushering one into the realm of previously unfamiliar feelings, it is recommended that they attend to this opportunity to enjoy his art: this is going to be a performance they may not experience again.”

Orchestrated by Maurice Ravel January 1914
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (B-flat), 2 bassoons, 2 horns (in F), 2 trumpets (C), timbales, cymbals, timpani, cymbals, tambour militaire (snare drum), harp, strings
Commissioned by Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950) for his proposed 1914 London season

First publication (4 movements extant) 1975

Préambule. p. 1
Valse allemande. p. 19
Paganini. p. 22
Marche des Davidsbündler contre les Philistins p. 27

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