Eusebius
German composer
Definition
One of Schumann's two fictional alter egos — the introspective, poetic, dreaming side of his musical personality.
Interpretive Guidance
Pieces marked or associated with Eusebius (as in Carnaval Op. 9) are lyrical, inward, and slow. When Schumann titles a piece Eusebius, expect soft dynamics, singing melody, and an almost suspended sense of time.