Robert Schumann
Album for the Young
Op. 68

About Robert Schumann's Album for the Young

This collection is one of Schumann’s most popular works, and to this day it remains a staple of the young pianist’s repertoire.
 Unlike Kinderszenen, which evokes the feelings and dreams of childhood, but requires a substantial technique, the Album für die Jugend are really pieces for children in the best educational sense.
 The 25 works in the second book (nos. 19-43) are somewhat more challenging and longer than those in the first, but still well within the reach of good amateur pianists. Among the set´s most popular pieces are "Melody," the opening work presenting a simple, innocent and lovely tune; the vigorous and energetic “Wild Horseman” (No. 8); and No. 10, “The Happy Farmer Returning From Work”, with its joyful and infectious melody.

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Preview TitleKey Year Level
1. Melody Op. 68 No. 1 in C Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAB 1. Melody 1 C Major 1848 3
2. Soldier's March Op. 68 No. 2 in G Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAC 2. Soldier's March 23 G Major 1848 4
3. Humming Song Op. 68 No. 3 in C Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAD 3. Humming Song 1 C Major 1848 4
4. Chorale Op. 68 No. 4 in G Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAE 4. Chorale 23 G Major 1848 3
5. Short Piece Op. 68 No. 5 in C Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAF 5. Short Piece 1 C Major 1848 3
6. The Poor Orphan Op. 68 No. 6 in A Minor by Schumann piano sheet music AAG 6. The Poor Orphan 30 A Minor 1848 4
7. Hunting Song Op. 68 No. 7 in F Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAH 7. Hunting Song 17 F Major 1848 5
8. The Wild Horseman Op. 68 No. 8 in F Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAI 8. The Wild Horseman 17 F Major 1848 3
9. Popular Song Op. 68 No. 9 in D Minor by Schumann piano sheet music AAJ 9. Popular Song 8 D Minor 1848 4
10. The Happy Farmer Op. 68 No. 10 in F Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAK 10. The Happy Farmer 17 F Major 1848 3
11. Sicilian Op. 68 No. 11 in A Minor by Schumann piano sheet music AAL 11. Sicilian 30 A Minor 1848 3
12. Saint Nicholas Op. 68 No. 12 in A Minor by Schumann piano sheet music AAM 12. Saint Nicholas 30 A Minor 1848 5
13. May, Dearest May Op. 68 No. 13 in E Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAN 13. May, Dearest May 13 E Major 1848 5
14. A Short Study Op. 68 No. 14 in G Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAO 14. A Short Study 23 G Major 1848 4
15. Spring Song Op. 68 No. 15 in E Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAP 15. Spring Song 13 E Major 1848 5
16. First Sorrow Op. 68 No. 16 in E Minor by Schumann piano sheet music AAQ 16. First Sorrow 14 E Minor 1848 3
17. The Morning Stroll Op. 68 No. 17 in A Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAR 17. The Morning Stroll 29 A Major 1848 5
18. Song of the Reapers Op. 68 No. 18 in C Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAS 18. Song of the Reapers 1 C Major 1848 4
19. A Little Romance Op. 68 No. 19 in A Minor by Schumann piano sheet music AAT 19. A Little Romance 30 A Minor 1848 4
20. Rustic Song Op. 68 No. 20 in A Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAU 20. Rustic Song 29 A Major 1848 5
21. Langsam und mit Ausdruck zu spielen Op. 68 No. 21 in C Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAV 21. Langsam und mit Ausdruck zu spielen 1 C Major 1848 6
22. Roundelay Op. 68 No. 22 in A Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAW 22. Roundelay 29 A Major 1848 5
23. The Horseman Op. 68 No. 23 in D Minor by Schumann piano sheet music AAX 23. The Horseman 8 D Minor 1848 5
24. Harvest Song Op. 68 No. 24 in A Major by Schumann piano sheet music AAY 24. Harvest Song 29 A Major 1848 5
25. Echos of the Theatre Op. 68 No. 25 in A Minor by Schumann piano sheet music AAZ 25. Echos of the Theatre 30 A Minor 1848 5
26. Nicht schnell, hübsch vorzutragen Op. 68 No. 26 in F Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABA 26. Nicht schnell, hübsch vorzutragen 17 F Major 1848 6
27. A Canon Op. 68 No. 27 in A Minor by Schumann piano sheet music ABB 27. A Canon 30 A Minor 1848 6
28. Recollections Op. 68 No. 28 in A Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABC 28. Recollections 29 A Major 1848 5
29. The Stranger Op. 68 No. 29 in D Minor by Schumann piano sheet music ABD 29. The Stranger 8 D Minor 1848 5
30. Sehr Langsam Op. 68 No. 30 in F Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABE 30. Sehr Langsam 17 F Major 1848 5
31. Battle Song Op. 68 No. 31 in D Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABF 31. Battle Song 7 D Major 1848 5
32. Sheherazade Op. 68 No. 32 in A Minor by Schumann piano sheet music ABG 32. Sheherazade 30 A Minor 1848 6
33. Vintage Song Op. 68 No. 33 in E Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABH 33. Vintage Song 13 E Major 1848 6
34. Theme Op. 68 No. 34 in C Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABI 34. Theme 1 C Major 1848 6
35. Mignon Op. 68 No. 35 in E-flat Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABJ 35. Mignon 11 E-flat Major 1848 5
36. Italian Mariner´s Song Op. 68 No. 36 in G Minor by Schumann piano sheet music ABK 36. Italian Mariner´s Song 24 G Minor 1848 5
37. Sailor's Song Op. 68 No. 37 in G Minor by Schumann piano sheet music ABL 37. Sailor's Song 24 G Minor 1848 5
38. Winter Time I Op. 68 No. 38 in C Minor by Schumann piano sheet music ABM 38. Winter Time I 2 C Minor 1848 5
39. Winter Time II Op. 68 No. 39 in C Minor by Schumann piano sheet music ABN 39. Winter Time II 2 C Minor 1848 6
40. Small Fugue Op. 68 No. 40 in A Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABO 40. Small Fugue 29 A Major 1848 6
41. Northern Song Op. 68 No. 41 in F Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABP 41. Northern Song 17 F Major 1848 4
42. Chorale Op. 68 No. 42 in F Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABQ 42. Chorale 17 F Major 1848 5
43. New Year's Song Op. 68 No. 43 in A Major by Schumann piano sheet music ABR 43. New Year's Song 29 A Major 1848 6

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