“Papillons (Butterflies)”: 12 pieces for piano, Op. 2

Original title: Papillons.

Scoring: Piano.

Composed: 1829-32.

An introduction and 12 pieces, associated with the closing masked ball in Jean Paul’s novel Flegeljahre. Dedicated to Therese,...Read more

Original title: Papillons.

Scoring: Piano.

Composed: 1829-32.

An introduction and 12 pieces, associated with the closing masked ball in Jean Paul’s novel Flegeljahre. Dedicated to Therese, Rosalie and Emilie Schumann. Introduction: Moderato.

Movements / numbers:
1. Waltz (D major)
2. Waltz. Prestissimo (E ♭ major)
3. Waltz (F ♯ minor)
4. Waltz (A major)
5. Polonaise (B ♭ major)
6. Waltz (D minor)
7. Waltz (F minor). Semplice
8. Waltz (C ♯ minor)
9. Waltz. Prestissimo (B ♭ minor)
10. Waltz. Vivo (C major)
11. Polonaise (D major)
12. Finale (D major)

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