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Three Romances, Op. 22

by Clara Schumann · arranged by Julian Riem

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
1853
Publisher
Furore Verlag, fue 10464 (ISMN 979-0-50182-764-0), arr. Julian Riem, 2025
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Clara Schumann's three Romances, written for violin and piano in 1853 and dedicated to the violinist Joseph Joachim [1], in a version for cello and piano by the pianist Julian Riem [2]. Riem plays it in recital with cellist Raphaela Gromes, and their album Femmes includes the third Romance in his version for cello and orchestra.
  1. imslp.org
  2. furore-verlag.de

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Level rubric

Early Advanced

Left Hand

  • Fully integrated thumb position; scales/arpeggios on A & D strings.
  • Smooth shifts into/out of thumb position for sustained high notes.
  • Frequent advanced double stops with rapid, coordinated shifts.
  • Accurate ornamentation (trills, turns, grace notes), even in double stops.
  • Expressively adjust intonation for chord balance.
  • Handle fast runs and large leaps precisely.
  • Introduction to false harmonics.

Right Hand

  • Virtuoso bow strokes: controlled up/down‑bow staccato, deliberate ricochet & well‑shaped sautillé.
  • Wide tone palette via precise bow adjustments.
  • Explore advanced effects (col legno, sul ponticello) as needed.
  • Capable of both powerful fortissimo and delicate soft notes.
  • Rapid switching among strokes in cadenzas/virtuosic passages.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Apply rhythmic freedom & rubato to shape movements and cadenzas.
  • Personal interpretation with nuanced phrasing & subtle dynamics.
  • Mature tone and phrasing for solo and ensemble settings.
  • Demonstrate advanced ensemble leadership with visual cues.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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