ABSTRACT

In this study, the general structure and content of the work entitled ’’Op.13 Symphonic Etudes” composed by Robert Schumann who was a renowned German composer of the 19th century were examined. It is aimed to guide many musicians in order to shed to light on this work by R.Schumann who was a reputed composer, pianist and musicologist, so that its diverse techniques could be understood. In his work titled ’’Op.13 Symphonic Etudes”, R. Schumann created a synthesis of the variation and the etudes which are considered as the most important forms of romantic piano music of the 19th century in a perfect and harmonions way. This analysis will enable one to easily comprehend the difficulties involved in the performance of the work which sets an example to others. At the same time, it will help to understand this work by R. Schumann better