Schumannâs Frauenliebe und -leben analysis: what is its legacy? Schumannâs Frauenliebe und -leben is regarded as one of his great song cycles alongside Dichterliebe and the Eichendorff-Liederkreis. Natasha Loges delves into its history Published:
February 24, 2021 at 3:34 pm
âSince first seeing him, I think I am blind, Wherever I look, Him only I seeâ. These besotted words open
Dichterliebe and the
Eichendorff-Liederkreis. This cycle emerged in 1840, Robertâs âLiederjahrâ (âYear of songâ), during which songs flowed from him at a miraculous rate.
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The 30 year-oldâs inspiration was both emotional and practical. Robert was frantically in love with the supremely gifted pianist