Album for the Young Op.68 No.36 "Italian Sailors' Song"
Robert Schumann (1848)
Description
A piece imitating a sailor's song, marked by a distinctive rocking rhythm. The swaying 6/8 accompaniment suggests a boat drifting on waves, while the melody has an open, sea-like breadth. With 848 notes packed into about ninety seconds, it is a busy, energetic piece requiring active movement in both hands.
A collection of 43 piano pieces Schumann gave to his daughter Marie for her seventh birthday — musically rich works enjoyable for children and adults alike.
Sheet Music
Sheet music provided by Mutopia Project
About the Composer
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Robert Schumann was a leading German Romantic composer born in Zwickau. His poetic style reflects his deep literary sensibility, and his wife Clara Schumann was herself a renowned pianist and composer. His pedagogical piano collection Album for the Young remains beloved for its simple yet evocative miniatures for children and families. This site includes 63 of his works, including several pieces from that collection.
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