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
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Concertos
Popular Works: Schumann
- Abegg Variations, Op. 1 (91)
- Adagio and Allegro in A flat major, Op. 70 (213)
- Arabeske in C major, Op. 18 (255)
- Blumenstück, Op. 19 (75)
- Carnaval, Op. 9 (230)
- Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 (194)
- Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 (122)
- 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 (135)
- Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 (262)
- Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26 (104)
- Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42 (104)
- Humoreske, Op. 20 (105)
- Kinderszenen, Op. 15 (289)
- Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. Träumerei (312)
- Kreisleriana, Op. 16 (246)
- Liederkreis, Op. 39 (115)
- Manfred Overture, Op. 115 (86)
- Märchenbilder (4), Op. 113 (82)
- Papillons, Op. 2 (106)
- Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 (383)
- Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47 (77)
- Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44 (123)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11 (95)
- Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 (98)
- Romances (3), Op. 94 (167)
- Stücke im Volkston (5), Op. 102 (121)
- Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 'Spring' (188)
- Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61 (190)
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 'Rhenish' (184)
- Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 (242)
- Toccata in C major, Op. 7 (120)
- Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105 (116)
- Violin Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 121 (91)
- Vogel als Prophet (No. 7 from Waldszenen, Op. 82) (76)
- Waldszenen, Op. 82 (122)
- Widmung, Op. 25 No. 1 (124)
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