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Clara Schumann

Born: 13th September 1819, Leipzig, Germany

Died: 20th May 1896, Frankfurt, Germany

Nationality: German

Clara Josephine Schumann was a German pianist, composer, and piano teacher. Regarded as one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era, she exerted her influence over a 61-year concert career, changing the format and repertoire of the piano recital from displays of virtuosity to programs of serious works. She also composed solo piano pieces, a piano concerto (her Op. 7), chamber music, choral pieces, and songs.

She grew up in Leipzig, where her father, Friedrich Wieck, was a pianist and teacher, and her mother, Mariane, was a pianist, singer, and piano teacher.

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In our Piano Sheet Music Essentials series, we aim to offer recommendations of popular and well-known piano pieces by a selection of celebrated composers. This article focuses on the work of Clara Schumann, distinguished pianist of the Romantic era.

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This year we celebrate the 200th Birthday of pianist and composer Clara Schumann. Find out about the new publications that have been released to celebrate this anniversary, including a flower diary by Clara Schumann containing facsimile prints of pressed flowers, and a book of songs.

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