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Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70

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This guide follows Schumann’s Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 (1849) in two parts: Adagio. Langsam, mit innigem Ausdruck and Allegro. Rasch und feurig.

Recording: Mischa Maisky (cello), Martha Argerich (piano) (2010)

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Follow all 7 sections as they play

  1. I. ,
  2. II.
I. , 0:08–4:05

The is marked ', ' (slowly, with heartfelt expression). The horn, or cello or violin, and the piano share an intimate, love-song melody, passing it between them in long, connected phrases. The opening idea in varied form in A′, and then a passage begins.

  1. A
  2. A′
II. 4:10–8:53

Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.

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