Davidsbund
German composer
Definition
The League of David — Schumann's imaginary fraternity of musical progressives battling against the Philistines of mediocrity. The Davidsbündlertänze are dances 'by' this league.
Interpretive Guidance
The alternating Florestan and Eusebius attributions in the Davidsbündlertänze should guide character sharply from piece to piece. A Florestanian dance and a Eusebian one back-to-back should feel like two different personalities speaking.