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Robert Schumann

Overture, Scherzo and Finale

The Overture, Scherzo and Finale in E major (), Op. 52, is a work for symphony orchestra by Robert Schumann, written in 1841. Schumann originally considered it his second symphony. The Overture,

Instrumentation#

The piece is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, and strings.

Structure#

The work is in three movements:

Composer
Robert Schumann