Merz Trio: Robert Schumann “Widmung”

“Widmung” is part of the Myrthen Op. 25 Song Cycle, composed by Robert Schumann in 1840 as a wedding gift for his wife, Clara Wieck. Originally set to Friederich Ruckert’s poem of the same name, “Widmung” was later popularized by Franz Liszt in an arrangement for solo piano that has been among the staples of piano encores ever since. We were fortunate to have the Merz Trio at Guarneri Hall in fall 2019 to capture this beautiful performance of the piece, masterfully arranged for piano trio by Merz pianist Lee Dionne.
Robert Schumann: “Widmung”
Performed by the Merz Trio
Lee Dionne, piano
Brigid Coleridge, violin
Julia Yang, cello
Filmed in Guarneri Hall, Chicago
Video by Grittani Creative LTD.
Executive producer: Stefan Hersh
Audio engineer: Christopher Willis

[@dancui5258]

Can’t control my smile and tears at the same time regardless how many times I have watched this video.

[@FirstnameLastname-uc5sb]

You know a piece of music is great when you tear up uncontrollably

[@BeelaMueller]

So schön arrangiert und wundervoll gespielt! Sehr bewegend!

[@kentrosaurusboi3909]

Sehr schön!

[@MissingPage2]

As wedding gifts go, this beats the biggest diamond ring for beauty and expressing everlasting love. The Schumann's love story is just the most romantic (though the ending is sad).

[@papagen00]

diamonds weren't a thing in Schuman's time, they are being marketed by the De Beers cartel.

[@pompeyorobert5271]

In tears after watching

[@augieresendiz5745]

I love how there were references to Liszt’s transcription of the Widmung!
Beautiful!

[@marie-madelaineclobus8124]

This transcription is so sweet ! More than the transcription for piano from Liszt...

[@esauponce9759]

Absolutely beautiful! 😭

[@mrmusiclover4178]

Gorgeous! Left this old man in tears!

[@francoriva55]

Beautiful dear young musicians !!!!!

[@emsviolin3]

Such a beautiful arrangement, and so beautifully played! Thank you!

[@hartwigheine2377]

Wunderbar, vielen Dank

[@grantsmythe8625]

Majestic. Thank you.

[@James_Bowie]

Simply sublime. 👍👍👍

[@HeardMusic12]

I have a dvd of the Shumanns Clara and Robert and Johannes Brahms one of my most loved possessions

[@graceting6718]

exquisite playing. three merging into one.

[@Canuckoperafan]

Absolutely fabulous, thank you! Bravi tutti

[@xxmusika588]

Wunderbar! Danke dafür!!

[@dira100292]

So lovely

[@OgeOkoyeSings25]

👏🏽👏🏽 awesome 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@user-lk7kl1pr8q]

아름답습니다.

[@sandiicalifornia]

So beautiful!

[@Idodici872]

Molto bello

[@user-zw6tc8sk8x]

Beautiful!

[@GuarneriHallNFP]

Thanks for watching!

[@micasahome1543]

I love this so much. Thank you

[@johndakin9466]

A stunning performance of a beautiful piece of music !

[@alexanderhersh]

Couldn’t agree more

[@jaredpayne5204]

Gorgeous! Anyone know what stand he is using to prop up his iPad?

[@chr1sn0rth]

👍👏👏💓

[@fourstrings48]

What an interesting idea! Although I'd still prefer to hear it with voice and piano, this is a quite attractive arrangement; and they play it very well. Take my word for it: I'm a cellist (who can be found on TH-cam).

[@helencolledge2360]

One of my favourite songs to sing. Need a good accompanist though.

[@RamiHaxhi]

nice

[@ermienjansevanrensburg4642]

Is the sheet music available ?

[@kirisuconductor]

Amazing performance, beautiful arrangement, where can I get this score? Por favor?

[@GuarneriHallNFP]

It is a great arrangement by Lee Dionne. Try writing to the Merz website: maybe they offer the sheet music for sale…

[@presidentstaatshoofd473]

All three girls performed wonderfully, bravo.

[@andreask1863]

Spotify maybe ?

[@alexanderhersh]

Preach 🙌

[@andriesbartels3454]

To much. I like the original version only piano.

[@stxa2594]

Beautiful arrangement and nicely played.
Just one minor comment: The pianist ought to work on his exaggerated gestures and his slightly comical facial expressions. They don't suit him and look a bit ridiculous...

[@mervynhardy3693]

Find something to complain about

[@pjacobson8189]

What a wonderfully passionate and expressive pianist. And such fluidity of movement! Bravo