Was weinst du, Blümlein, op. 23 no. 1 (string quartet)

Title: Was weinst du, Blümlein (Why do you cry, little flower)

Composer: Clara Schumann, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin 1; Violin 2; Viola; Cello

Printout: 4 pages

Note: Often neglected by musicians and overshadowed by her more frequently heard husband, Clara Schumann was a composer of significant talent. This song from op. 23 adapts very well to string quartet and provides a melodious alternative to the more standard romantic era repertoire.

More string quartet arrangements of music by Clara and Robert Schumann:

Träumerei

Abendleid

Frühlingsgesang

Kleiner Morgenwanderer