Written as reminiscences of the childhood world, Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 was Schumann’s first work to earn the acclaim of critics and the public, and has continued to delight generations. This meticulously researched FJH Classic Edition by Gary Busch is faithfully based on Schumann’s original 1839 edition, along with diaries, letters, and other authoritative sources. Extensive historical and analytical commentary on every piece reveals essential information that enlivens understanding and interpretation.