Do you not know Jean Paul, our great writer? I have learnt more counterpoint from him than from my music teacher. Jean Paul's "Vorschule der Ästhetik" with its extensive treatment of humour probably occasioned Schumann to think of giving a Piano work the title "Humoreske" ? thus giving birth to a new musical genre. The "romantic humour" is not, however, aimed at humour in a modern sense of the word, but rather at a portrayal of the fragility and contradictory nature of the human condition. As if in a kaleidoscope, Schumann juxtaposes the most diverse elements of form and moods. Ernst Herttrich's revision reflects the latest scholarly findings for this unusual work.
Humoreske Op.20
| Arrangement | Piano |
| Genres | Romantic |
| Format | Instrumental Work |
| Level | 4 |
| NumberOfPages | 44 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | G. Henle Verlag, Henle Verlag |
| Contributors | Schumann, Robert (Composer) Herttrich, Ernst (Editor) |
| Language | English, French, German |
| ISMN | M201804415 |