Cello Journey #24, Schumann Fantasiestucke No.1

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In this episode we play the first of three Fantasiestucke (Fantasy Pieces) by Robert Schumann. This piece was originally written for clarinet and piano but I think it sounds good on the cello. Schumann often wrote sets of miniatures that each have their own mood. In this one there is some tension between triplets (three notes per beat) in the piano and duplets (two notes per beat) in melodies in both the cello and piano. This adds unrest to this emotional and romantic piece. We hope you enjoy it.

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[cellojourney]

The Stalhammer is not that necessary. I would get a bow first.

[Jangof3tt]

Is that a Stalhammer and/or carbon fiber endpin?

[cellojourney]

It is a Stalhammer. It makes the cello feel lighter and more comfortable to hold.

[zhaniswolf]

i loved the sound you created for this piece. i play the clarinet and played this song for a solo in contest. loved it bud. great job.

[cellojourney]

Nice to hear that from a clarinetist. I like th e clarinet version too.

[cellistsotcom]

one of my favorite pieces. How about one of the Pieces in a Folkstyle next.

[cellojourney]

Thank you for all the comments.

The Pieces in Folkstyle are really nice too.

[wildilwh09]

@hetalia22670 I think you can only buy it in cello from other people recordings and comment thats what they are saying

[wildilwh09]

Im 13 and im playing thise for my exam soon *so neverous* plz Mr. Cello journy, can you give me any tips so I can reach into the depths and hardness of a distinction. I find it weird how the cello jumps into play through the pianos part it seems weird, especcialy when your playing it but I have to say, that was a ffantastic recording. Oh and I also can't lean back and wobble my head with my eyes closed it make me dizzy, LOL. but plz, give me some tips.

[hetalia22670]

Must have Sheetmusic!!! haha *play's clarinet~*

[pokerface127]

this is fantastic! Are both of you professionals?

[NamelessMidbossFairy]

Beautiful.

:D

[pfosten87]

vibrato, vibrato..!

[isgorogota]

Very good performance, dialog between instruments is almost perfec, very clear and expressive.

[chuzhee]

I wish this had been an actual recording in a studio. It was excellent, buy I would have miked the cello a bit closer to really hear it. The piano was very audible, slightly overshadowing the cello, but not because of the pianist's playing but because of the acoustics. Perhaps recording in a bathroom with the piano closed half-way? LOL

[himrasmus101]

@Balisong0917 ya it was TOO fast though.

[Shamanmaster1231]

it sounds nice, but while listening, no emotion is ovious, its boring, try to take time to enjoy playing it, and slow down, do vibrato on each note , even on the fast ones, enjoy and listen to each note not only to 2 of 4