R. Schumann: Carnaval Op.9
		Carnaval uses small character pieces to create the idea of a costume ball. In the piece Schumann introduces storybook characters (Harlequin and Colombine, for example) as well as real ones (including Chopin and Paganini). Three of the characters are especially personal:	More information about this album Essential Classics
		Eusebius (Adagio) Eusebius was Robert's quieter, introspective side. This piece demonstrates Schumann's lyric gift. Real Audio: 28k | 56k
		Florestan (Passionato) Florestan represented the Romantic side of Schumann's personality. The quickly changing moods of this short piece suggest a rather mercurial state of mind. Real Audio: 28k | 56k
		Chiarina (Passionato) Chiarina is Clara Wieck (fourteen or fifteen at the time). Although Schumann was at that time engaged to another woman (Ernestine von Fricken), he knew Clara well from his studies with her father. Although the movement is marked "passionate," the music suggests more grace and youthful exuberance than passion. Real Audio: 28k | 56k
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