Romanticism Of Schumann’s Piano Cycle In The Context Of The Butterfly And Its Playing Techniques

Robert Schumann, a German composer and music critic in nineteenth Century, wrote a lot of piano works in his life. Influenced by the romantic literature, he combined music with literature, and played a positive role in promoting the development of German music culture in nineteenth Century. The early piano divertimento "Papillons" is Schumann according to the literary works and the creation inspiration. In this article I will from three aspects to analyze the piano works: First, the influence of romantic literature on Schumann; Second, the piano divertimento "Papillons" romantic literature characteristics; Third, the piano divertimento "Papillons" playing techniques analysis. I hope that through its background of romantic literature analysis the piano divertimento "Papillons", fully demonstrate the unique charm of this piece, more in-depth understanding of the piece, and make the play more accurate.