Heinrich Schiff and Joachim Draheim have joined forces to prepare the publication of this key work of the romantic concerto repertoire. The examination and evaluation of the source material were made for the new "cello and piano" edition in 1996. While the renowned soloist gives tips of inestimable value on the interpretation of the violoncello part, the Schumann expert traces the history of the work and the current state of thesources. One year later Joachim Draheim and Heinrich Schiff submit the authoritative text of the full score for all who wish to give a concert performance of this popular work.
