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R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 504–14

“Taking this note in the left hand at the end of each phrase better positions my right hand for the succeeding gesture.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Timothy Hester

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, awkward passagework, redistribution, reduce position shifts, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. mm. 536–40

“Taking the final note as an octave feels more secure.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, final octave, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. 146–48

Original:

Suggested performance:

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“I prefer to uncross the hands where possible.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, avoid crowding, redistribution, uncross, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 155–56

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“After much experimentation, I’ve found to be the most reliable fingering.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 8/5/2021

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, fingering only, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 163–65

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“The upper line has descended so low by this point that I find it easier to take a few notes in the left hand, giving the right hand a small break and the chance to adjust positions.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 8/5/2021

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, redistribution, arpeggios, reduce reach across body, avoid finger crossing, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 170–2

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“After much experimentation, I have found this fingering to be the most reliable.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 8/5/2021

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, fingering only, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 173–80

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“The left hand can grab the bottom note of the right-hand arpeggio using the same gesture required in the first movement’s ‘Passionato’ section. This greatly lightens the right hand’s task.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, wide arpeggio, redistribution, break up running passage, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 181–89

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“This redistribution makes the left-hand line much more secure.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Robert Roux

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, arpeggios, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 221–8

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“The awkwardness of the right hand is meaningfully lessened by these brief left-hand interventions.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, awkward passagework, redistribution, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 231–36

“This arrangement ensures a secure and powerful delivery.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Robert Roux

Published on 4/19/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 239–44

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“Taking the B in the left hand allows the right hand more time to get to its next position.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 245–49

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“The redistribution eliminates an awkward and unreliable shift in the right hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, reduce position shifts, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 283–86

“Taking the G in the right hand allows the left hand to get a valuable head start to its next position.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Jon Kimura Parker

Published on 4/18/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, stagger position shifts, Op. 54–IComment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 306–13

“Good luck to all who attempt this dreaded passage.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, double thumb, initial octave, wide arpeggio, redistribution, Op. 54–I

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 314–27

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“Taking the sforzandos as octaves where indicated eliminates difficult position shifts in the left hand.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, double thumb, final octave, wide arpeggio, redistribution, Op. 54–2

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 334–46

“Redividing the chords this way brings each hand closer to its next position.”

Submitted by Michael Clark

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, facilitate leap, redistribution, Op. 54–2

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 343–47

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“Here’s one possible solution to this minefield.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Timothy Hester

Published on 1/1/2020

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, redistribution, reduce position shifts, Op. 54–2Comment

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. mm. 343–47

Piano fingerings for Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, by Robert Schumann

“Here’s another possible solution.”

Submitted by Michael Clark with thanks to Robert Roux

Published on 4/18/20

Piano ConcertoMichael ClarkOctober 6, 2016Robert Schumann, Piano Concerto in A Minor (Op. 54), Michael Clark, reduce position shifts, redistribution, Op. 54–2Comment