Robert Schumann: Arabeske in C major, Op. 18

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Robert Schumann’s Arabeske in C major, Op. 18 is a lyrical and intimate piano piece from his early Romantic period, noted for its poetic character and flowing, song-like melodies.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Romantic piano work
solo piano piece
approximateCompositionPeriod early 1830s
catalogueGrouping Schumann piano works
character intimate
lyrical
commonProgramming included in Schumann-focused recitals
paired with other short Romantic piano pieces
composer Robert Schumann
dedication unknown or not commonly specified
dynamicRange wide and nuanced
expressiveGoal intimate poetic expression
form rondo-like
genre character piece
historicalSignificance representative of Schumann’s early lyrical piano style
instrumentation piano solo
intendedInstrument fortepiano or early Romantic piano
interpretiveFocus rubato and phrasing
key C major
languageOfTitle German
melodicStyle song-like
musicalEra 19th century
nationalSchool German Romanticism
notableFeature contrasting central episodes
delicate accompaniment patterns
expressive cantabile melody
opusNumber Op. 18
performanceContext concert performance
study repertoire for advanced pianists
performanceMedium recital repertoire
period early Romantic
publicationMedium printed piano score
requires advanced piano technique
structure alternating lyrical and contrasting sections
style poetic
stylePeriod Romantic era
texture flowing
textureType homophonic with figurations
titleMeaning Arabeske
tonalCenter C major
typicalDuration about 6 to 8 minutes
short
workNumberInOutput early opus number in Schumann’s catalogue

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Clara Schumann (as dedicatee and performer) dedicateeOf Robert Schumann: Arabeske in C major, Op. 18
subject surface form: Clara Schumann
A-flat major usedInWork Robert Schumann: Arabeske in C major, Op. 18
this entity surface form: Robert Schumann Arabeske in C major Op. 18 (A-flat major section)