Robert Schumann's Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 pairs an intimate, singing opening with a vigorous and technically demanding Allegro. Written for horn and piano in February 1849, the work belongs to Schumann's concentrated exploration of chamber music for piano and individual instruments during that year. Clara Schumann played it with Dresden horn player Ernst Julius Schlitterlau shortly after its completion and responded enthusiastically.
For the horn player, the contrast is central: the Adagio needs sustained tone and expressive phrase endings, while the faster music calls for agility, secure attacks, and the ability to retain a lyrical sound through more brilliant writing. The two players must shape these changes together rather than treating the piano as background.
This Henle Urtext edition, HN 1023, is edited by Ernst Herttrich, with piano fingerings by Klaus Schilde. It presents the version for horn in F and piano, with a scholarly preface and source commentary, for advanced study and recital preparation.
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of what the song will sound like, but the artist's interpretation of the piece may vary from your sheet music.
Robert Schumann's Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 pairs an intimate, singing opening with a vigorous and technically demanding Allegro. Written for horn and piano in February 1849, the work belongs to Schumann's concentrated exploration of chamber music for piano and individual instruments during that year. Clara Schumann played it with Dresden horn player Ernst Julius Schlitterlau shortly after its completion and responded enthusiastically.
For the horn player, the contrast is central: the Adagio needs sustained tone and expressive phrase endings, while the faster music calls for agility, secure attacks, and the ability to retain a lyrical sound through more brilliant writing. The two players must shape these changes together rather than treating the piano as background.
This Henle Urtext edition, HN 1023, is edited by Ernst Herttrich, with piano fingerings by Klaus Schilde. It presents the version for horn in F and piano, with a scholarly preface and source commentary, for advanced study and recital preparation.
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of what the song will sound like, but the artist's interpretation of the piece may vary from your sheet music.