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Myrthen, Op. 25 · No. 2

Robert Schumann · 1840 · E♭ major · 35 bars · 89 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♭ major, C minor.