Kinderszenen, Op. 15

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Kinderszenen, Op. 15 is a celebrated piano suite by Robert Schumann consisting of short, lyrical pieces that nostalgically evoke scenes of childhood.

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instanceOf piano suite
solo piano composition
approximateCompositionYear 1838
catalogueStatus one of Schumann's most popular piano works
character intimate
lyrical
nostalgic
composer Robert Schumann
containsFamousExcerpt Träumerei is frequently performed as a standalone piece
countryOfOrigin Germany
dedication Fräulein Nanni
firstPublicationYear 1838
form suite
genre Romantic music
historicalContext early Romantic piano miniatures
inspiredBy Schumann’s nostalgic reflections on childhood
instrumentation solo piano
intendedPerformer pianist
key various keys
languageOfMovementTitles German
movement Am Kamin
Bittendes Kind
Der Dichter spricht
Fast zu ernst
Fürchtenmachen
Glückes genug
Hasche-Mann
Kind im Einschlummern
Kuriose Geschichte
Ritter vom Steckenpferd
Träumerei
Von fremden Ländern und Menschen
Wichtige Begebenheit
notableMovement Träumerei
numberOfPieces 13
opusNumber Op. 15
period Romantic era
publisher Breitkopf & Härtel
texture predominantly homophonic
thematicFocus childhood scenes
titleLanguage German
titleTranslation Scenes from Childhood
typicalPerformanceDuration about 15 to 20 minutes
typicalUse concert repertoire
teaching repertoire for advanced students

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Robert Schumann notableWork Kinderszenen, Op. 15
Clara Schumann (as dedicatee and performer) dedicateeOf Kinderszenen, Op. 15
subject surface form: Clara Schumann
this entity surface form: Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15