Davidsbündler

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The Davidsbündler (League of David) was an imaginary music society created by Robert Schumann in his writings. The group was created to defend the cause of contemporary music against its detractors. Its two main members were supposed to be named Florestan and Eusebius, respectively symbolising the extroverted and introspective sides of his personality.[1] Schumann occasionally mentioned the group in his music, such as in the finale of Carnaval; he also dedicated his Davidsbündlertänze to its members.

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  1. ^ Schonberg, Harold C. The Lives of the Great Composers, p. 177. W.W. Norton, 1997.

[edit] Reference

  • David Ewen, Encyclopedia of Concert Music. New York; Hill and Wang, 1959.

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