This arrangement brings the G‑minor (Here rendered in A minor) Einfach und zart from Schumann’s Humoreske, Op. 20 into the hands of guitarists with a fluency that feels almost uncanny . The writing settles naturally under the left hand, with shapes and gestures that recall the best of the classical guitar tradition - transparent textures, expressive inner voices, and harmonies that bloom exactly where the instrument resonates most beautifully.

What sets this piece apart is the content itself: the poetic world of Robert Schumann, one of the most celebrated composers of the Romantic era. His intimate lyricism, shifting colours, and emotional nuance translate to the guitar with surprising authenticity, as if the instrument had been waiting for this music.

The result is a work that feels both familiar and new: idiomatic for the guitar, yet unmistakably Schumann in spirit and depth.

A rewarding addition to any guitarist’s repertoire: expressive, playable, and rich with the unmistakable voice of a master.

Score: 2 pages

Preface, legend and performance notes: 7 pages 

Below is a link to Youtube which will allow you to get an idea of what this piece sounds like on piano. (Performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy). It runs until 2:01 mins. in:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t93hFjIRJNI&list=RDt93hFjIRJNI&start_radio=1

Over the coming months, I will be playing short excerpts from all pieces listed in this catalogue on classical guitar myself and post them on my Youtube channel, titled:

Michael De Baker Arrangements for Classical Guitar.

Thanks for tuning in. Wishing you much musical enjoyment and many rewarding hours with our instrument, the classical guitar.

Michael