The Research Of Schumann Piano Concerto In A Minor Performing Characteristics

Schumann is regarded as one of the most representative composers of Romantic era. His contribution for music not only has important significance in German music history, but also in Europe music history. He is typical figure of German romantic music."The Piano Concerto in a Minor" is an only piano concerto in Schumann’s lifetime, and also the piece is one of the most typical instrumental compositions. The piece is regarded as one of the most excellent piano piece after Beethoven’s piece, and also the piece regarded as one of the five major piano concertos in the world. The piece has important value and significance in piano study.This essay would discuss Schumann "Piano Concerto in a Minor" in five chapters.The first chapter is introduction, to expound background of research、purpose of research、significance、scope of the research and method. The second chapter would expound the background of creation and the characteristic of structure for Schumann "Piano Concerto in a Minor". The third chapter would explain from three parts which are melodic style, rhythmic style and dynamic style, to discuss style characteristic of performance for Schumann "Piano Concerto in a Minor" in three parts. The fourth chapter would discuss three sides which are octave、arpeggio and cadenza, to explain technical characteristic of performance for Schumann "Piano Concerto in a Minor". The fifth chapter is conclusion, to give a general summary for the essay. In addition, the third chapter and fourth chapter are most important sections which are from the author’s actual performance experience of Schumann "Piano Concerto in a Minor".Through the research、induction and generalization mentioned above, it’s should be much helpful to perform Schumann "Piano Concerto in a Minor. It’s much helpful through the unique performance style and the feature of technical performance to express the musical connotation and musical spirit.