Die Hochländer-Witwe

Myrthen, Op. 25 · No. 10

Robert Schumann · 1840 · E minor · 74 bars · 65 chords analysed

“Myrtles” — a myrtle wreath was a traditional bridal gift — is the collection of 26 songs Schumann gave to Clara on their wedding day in 1840.

Keys visited: E minor, B major, A minor, G major, C major.