Der Nussbaum

Myrthen, Op. 25 · No. 3

Robert Schumann · 1840 · G major · 66 bars · 84 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: G major, A minor.