Schumann: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54

We are offering this G. Henle piano reduction in order to complete the performance material to this work of which Breitkopf publishes full score and orchestral parts in collaboration with G. Henle. Composer: Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Editor: Peter Jost Piano reduction: Johannes Umbreit Fingering: Mitsuko Uchida Instrumentation (this edition): Piano, Piano Reduction Originally for: Piano, Orchestra Work: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54 Binding: ISMN: 9790201806600 Size: 9.3 x 12.2 inches Pages: 78 Urtext / Critical Edition Description As did many piano virtuosi at the time, Robert Schumann also dreamt of presenting himself to the public simultaneously as a pianist and composer with his own piano concerto. He had made several first attempts at an early age. in the years that followed he felt himself increasingly drawn towards the idea of a freer formal conception. The sketch of a single-movement "Phantasie" finally became the opening movement of the famous work.