Faschingsschwank aus Wien

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Faschingschwank aus Wien, Op. 26 by Robert Schumann is a solo piano work in five movements:

  • Allegro (Sehr Lebhaft) B-flat major (this movement briefly quotes the Marseillaise)
  • Romance (Ziemlich Langsam) B-flat major
  • Scherzino B-flat major
  • Intermezz (Mit Grösster Energie) E-flat major (this depicts Schumann's troubles with Clara's father before their marriage)
  • Finale (Höchst Lebhaft) B-flat major.

In English, it is known as "Carnival Scenes from Vienna" or "Carnival Jest from Vienna". In French, it is known as "Carnaval de Vienne".

Faschingsschwank was written in 1839 on Schumann's visit to Vienna. The first four movements were written in the city, and the last on his return to Leipzig.

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