Robert Schumann ( 1810-1856)

Introduction
Born June 8th, 1810 and unfortunately passing away July 29th, 1856. However in his life time, Robert Schumann was a German composer that was widely known for his romantic style of music. Most of his compositions were made for his wife, of various piano pieces, songs, and orchestras pieces. The summer of 1829, Robert Schumann composed Waltzes mimicking the style of Franz Schubert using his piano cycle Papillons 9 Opus 2; 1829-31), and practiced industriously with a view to abandon law and becoming a Virtuoso pianist. Friedrich Wieck, a celebrated pianist in Leipizig, wanted to practice and study with Schumann becaue he thought highly of his talent however Schumann's stability and capacity for hard work was lacking. "Much of Schumann’s most characteristic work is introverted and tends to record precise moments and their moods. But another side of his complex personality is evident in the forthright approach and strongly rhythmic patterns of such works as the Toccata (1829–32) and the Piano Quintet. These two aspects are reflected in the two self-projections—the heroically aspiring Florestan and the dreamily introspective Eusebius—into which Schumann analyzed his own character and which he drew upon in an autobiographical novel, his critical writings, and much of his music." (britannica)

Works
''da Davidsbündlertanze, op. 6:4. Ungeduldig'' ( June 2nd)

Link that talks about the piece-

https://wn.com/davidsb%C3%BCndlert%C3%A4nze,_op._6,_nr._4_ungeduldig_robert_schumann

Comparisons
"In view of its name, it is not surprising that the Davidsbündlertänze (League of David Dances) mark the zenith of Schumann's daring, extravagant imagination. We witness here Eusebius' most deeply affecting tenderness, and Florestan's boldest and wildest dramas, flanked by some of Schumann's most exotic whimsy. But the most affecting parts are the shimmering poetic pieces that turn the piano into the most songful instrument you could wish for. "(analekta)

Observations
The piece starts off slow and soft notes, parts feel of anxiety, into low deep notes slow and depressing. This was entirely too long of a song. This song makes me feel so uncomfortable and upsetting and the worst thing is to have the song play longer than you can handle, it drives me crazy.

WorkCited
https://youtu.be/8f54gTj-Bh4

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Schumann

https://wn.com/davidsb%C3%BCndlert%C3%A4nze,_op._6,_nr._4_ungeduldig_robert_schumann

https://www.analekta.com/en/album/?kuerti-anton-schumann-davidsbundlertanze-op-6-grand-sonata-no-1-in-f-sharp-minor-op-11.1288.html