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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.
Read more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Schumann
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Further Reading: Schumann
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Elīna Garanča on Schumann and Brahms
The Latvian mezzo talks to Katherine about her first lieder recording (released earlier this month on Deutsche Grammophon, with Malcolm Martineau), and preparing to make her Wagner debut as Kundry...
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Josephine Knight on Schumann
The British cellist talks to David about her new recording on Dutton, featuring the world premiere recording of Schumann's concerto in its original form and two concertante works by Alfredo Piatti.
Popular Works: Schumann
- Abegg Variations, Op. 1 (80)
- Adagio and Allegro in A flat major, Op. 70 (179)
- Arabeske in C major, Op. 18 (213)
- Carnaval, Op. 9 (207)
- Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 (174)
- Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 (95)
- Der Nussbaum, Op. 25 No. 3 (69)
- Dichterliebe, Op. 48 (135)
- Études symphoniques, Op. 13 (171)
- Fantasie in C major, Op. 17 (263)
- Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 (114)
- Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 (223)
- Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26 (86)
- Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42 (86)
- Humoreske, Op. 20 (87)
- Kinderszenen, Op. 15 (249)
- Kreisleriana, Op. 16 (205)
- Liederkreis, Op. 39 (95)
- Manfred Overture, Op. 115 (87)
- Märchenbilder (4), Op. 113 (75)
- Papillons, Op. 2 (108)
- Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 (351)
- Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47 (68)
- Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44 (114)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11 (82)
- Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 (81)
- Romances (3), Op. 94 (139)
- Stücke im Volkston (5), Op. 102 (99)
- Symphonies Nos. 1-4 (63)
- Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 'Spring' (164)
- Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61 (158)
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 'Rhenish' (164)
- Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 (222)
- Toccata in C major, Op. 7 (102)
- Träumerei (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15) (276)
- Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105 (92)
- Violin Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 121 (80)
- Vogel als Prophet (No. 7 from Waldszenen, Op. 82) (72)
- Waldszenen, Op. 82 (114)
- Widmung, Op. 25 No. 1 (117)