The musicians presented three pieces by Johannes Brahms: "Sonata in F major for "Cello and Piano, Op. 99," "Sonata in F minor for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120 No. 1," and "Trio in A minor for Clarinet, "Cello and Piano, Op. 114." ... It was measured in thirds and there was some syncopation involved when the "cello would deviate from the beat set by the piano. During the piece, both the piano and "cello would imitate each other in a counterpoint fashion. It seemed as though at times the "cello would command the piano and vice versa. ... This, I believe is crucial to any great performance and enh...

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Robert not only had a passion for literature, but also developed an interest for the organ and piano. ... There, Schumann developed his piano technique to a virtuoso level through intensive study and vigorous practicing. ... He took no interest in her at first, but after some years, Schumann noticed her increasing piano skills for her father was training her to be a concert pianist. ... About to leave for a piano concert tour with her father, Clara had Schumann over who escorted her down stairs to say goodbye. ... This affair went on for four years with many notes written to the other. ...

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Robert not only had a passion for literature, but also developed an interest for the organ and piano. ... There, Schumann developed his piano technique to a virtuoso level through intensive study and vigorous practicing. ... He took no interest in her at first, but after some years, Schumann noticed her increasing piano skills for her father was training her to be a concert pianist. ... About to leave for a piano concert tour with her father, Clara had Schumann over who escorted her down stairs to say goodbye. ... This affair went on for four years with many notes written to the other. ...

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This is found to be most evident in Schumann's piano song cycle, Kreisleriana, and in E.T.A. ... The important thing to note during this flashback is the way Kreisler reacts to Meister Abraham. ... He even leaves room in between the themes within a movement such as fermatas, long held notes, and cadences - which creates a false illusion for the listeners that the movement is coming to an end though it has merely only reached its halfway point. ... Rather than Schumann's Kreisleriana being just a piece of piano music, it now holds more meaning behind it and tells a story though the ...

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