Schumann Piano Quartet Mvt 3 Analysis

Measures ANALYSIS Main Keys

1-4 Introduction B Flat Major

4-47 Section A B Flat Major

4-17 The main theme is presented in the cello.

18-31 First variation

32-47 Second variation – features a more abstract outline of parts of the main theme.

48-72 Middle Section (B) G flat major

48-72 ‘Choral’ first played by violin and then by piano.

73-117 Section A’ B Flat Major

73-88 Third variation

[melody in the viola, countermelody in the violin]

89-103 Fourth variation

[quasi-canon between viola and violin - different harmonization]

103-116 Fifth Variation

[main theme on cello, on top of tonic pedal point]
117-131 Coda (A’’) (with material previously used) B Flat Major
Schumann Piano Quartet Mvt 3 Analysis