Robert Schumann's monument in Zwickau. (Unukorno/Wikimedia Commons)
The Romances for clarinet and piano by Robert Schumann is one of those pieces that you cherish during your whole life. I first practiced this work when I was about 17: it’s not that difficult in a technical way, but on the musical level, the phrasings, the breathing and so on, it’s quite a challenge. Furthermore it’s a beautiful piece to enjoy and play it together with a really good pianist.
You can download the sheet music for free in our clarinet music library! Just search for “Schumann” and you will easily find the “Romanzen”. Get a look there and browse our clarinet library, download the piece, watch the video below and enjoy!
I played the second movement of this piece for an audition. This piece is an essential work for a clarinet player and I agree its one that is cherished. I always refer back to it and play it from time to time.
execellent.. but never mind the clarinet what about the clarinetist
Hi Jeff,
the clarinetist seems to be Kathy Williams-DeVries from Brisbane, Australia. I have to say I like her interpretation!
absolutely amazing. I love love love that beautiful sound. I am 14 and have been working on difficult clarinet pieces a lot lately, and i must say i really enjoy this one. would love to learn it
sorry cant seem to get the sound to work.. i am sure its a nice piece,, i am proud to be part of a clarinet family,, i enjoy playing more to the sound of rock blues or just sitting on my roof top at sun set playing what i feel thank you for your ear love dave
I can’t seem to find the video so that I can hear this piece. My first visit to the site so perhaps that’s why I don’t seen it anywhere. Can anyone help me find it on the site?
Dear Patricia, must have disappeared by mistake during a recent update. Sorry about that. I made it available again. Please revisit and enjoy. All the best. Mary.