By
Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann's "Arabeske in C Major, Op. 18" was composed in 1839 during a period of great personal and creative turbulence in the composer's life. It is believed to have been a musical response to his complex emotions at the time. The piece reflects Schumann's interest in literary connections, as it was inspired by the writings of his friend, the author and composer Ludwig Tieck. The "Arabeske" is characterized by its introspective and dreamlike qualities, and it stands as a musical embodiment of the Romantic fascination with fantasy and introspection that were prevalent in the 19th century.
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by:
Nicolas Namoradze
In this lesson, Georgian pianist Nicolas Namoradze guides you through Schumann’s Arabeske in C Major, Op. 18, which he dubs one of the most “charmingly beautiful pieces of the piano repertoire.”
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