Robert Schumann (Composer)
Born: 8th June 1810, Zwickau
Died: 29th July 1856, Endenich
Nationality: German
Robert Schumann was a German composer, pianist, and influential music critic. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist. His teacher, Friedrich Wieck, a German pianist, had assured him that he could become the finest pianist in Europe, but a hand injury ended this dream. Schumann then focused his musical energies on composing.
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Further Reading: Schumann
Recording of the Week,
Benjamin Grosvenor plays music by the Schumanns and Brahms
The British pianist is on typically eloquent, empathetic form in a programme which includes Robert's Kreisleriana and Blumenstück, Clara's variations on a theme from his Bunte Blätter, and their friend Brahms's autumnal Intermezzi Op. 117.
Interview,
Beatrice Rana on Clara & Robert Schumann
In the wake of her recording of the Schumanns' piano concertos with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Italian pianist reflects on the 'powerful, open and beautiful' relationship between the couple.
Popular Genres: Schumann
Orchestral
Chamber
Instrumental
Vocal
Concertos
Popular Works: Schumann
- Abegg Variations, Op. 1 (92)
- Adagio and Allegro in A flat major, Op. 70 (211)
- Arabeske in C major, Op. 18 (251)
- Blumenstück, Op. 19 (75)
- Carnaval, Op. 9 (230)
- Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 (193)
- Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 (121)
- Der Nussbaum, Op. 25 No. 3 (75)
- Dichterliebe, Op. 48 (152)
- Études symphoniques, Op. 13 (191)
- Fantasie in C major, Op. 17 (297)
- Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 (133)
- Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 (259)
- Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26 (103)
- Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42 (104)
- Humoreske, Op. 20 (105)
- Kinderszenen, Op. 15 (286)
- Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. Träumerei (306)
- Kreisleriana, Op. 16 (245)
- Liederkreis, Op. 39 (113)
- Manfred Overture, Op. 115 (86)
- Märchenbilder (4), Op. 113 (83)
- Papillons, Op. 2 (106)
- Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 (373)
- Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47 (76)
- Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44 (120)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11 (94)
- Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 (96)
- Romances (3), Op. 94 (163)
- Stücke im Volkston (5), Op. 102 (119)
- Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 'Spring' (187)
- Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61 (188)
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 'Rhenish' (180)
- Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 (238)
- Toccata in C major, Op. 7 (120)
- Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105 (115)
- Violin Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 121 (90)
- Vogel als Prophet (No. 7 from Waldszenen, Op. 82) (74)
- Waldszenen, Op. 82 (121)
- Widmung, Op. 25 No. 1 (124)
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