Robert Schumann's Phantasiestücke (fantasy pieces) op. 12

One of Schumann's intimate and diverse piano cycles "Phantasiestücke" involves emotional states of his imaginary characters Florestan and Eusebius, and has appeared as a means of provoking jealousy. Recordings recommended in the end of the episode: https://spoti.fi/3rqNydN https://spoti.fi/3aDN0KS https://spoti.fi/3cZ6a0H  

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