Interpreting pedal indications in R.Schumann’s Kreisleriana, op.16

Gabriele Zemaityte

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This research paper will tackle the difficulty of interpreting pedalling notations in R. Schumann’s piano works of period 1829-1838, with main focus on Kreisleriana op.16. Was Schumann being consistent with the way he notated pedal? Should the pedal markings be executed literally or were they used in order to indicate other musical aspects? What were the different methods of applying the pedal in Schumann’s works? With main focus being Kreisleriana, op.16, references will also be taken from other works of the same decade, such as Papillon, op.2 and Davidsbuendlertaenze, op.6 as they provide great examples of Schumann’s tendencies in pedalling notation.

type	research exposition
keywords	pedal, Schumann, piano, interpretation, Kreisleriana, classical music, performance
date	11/11/2018
published	30/10/2019
last modified	30/10/2019
status	limited publication
share status	private
license	All rights reserved
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/530295/530296
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	3. Internal publication

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Interpreting pedal indications in R.Schumann’s Kreisleriana, op.16 (2019)

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