Robert Schumann
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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Lieder from Fatma Said and friends
The Egyptian soprano is joined by pianists Malcolm Martineau and Joseph Middleton (and an array of special guests including clarinettist Sabine Meyer and rising young baritone Huw Montague Rendall) for a programme of favourite Lieder by Schubert, Brahms, Robert Schumann and the Mendelssohn siblings.
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Charles Owen on Schumann and the piano
Charles Owen, described by Gramophone magazine as 'one of the finest pianists of his generation', has recorded a new album dedicated to the music of The Young Schumann, on Avie Records. Matthew Ash enjoyed a chat with Charles ahead of the album release on 15th November, about the new recordings, his development as a musician, the two-way nature of teaching, and pianos.
Popular Genres: Schumann
Orchestral
Chamber
Instrumental
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Concertos
Popular Works: Schumann
- Abegg Variations, Op. 1 (105)
- Adagio and Allegro in A flat major, Op. 70 (269)
- Arabeske in C major, Op. 18 (300)
- Blumenstück, Op. 19 (79)
- Carnaval, Op. 9 (287)
- Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 (243)
- Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 (144)
- Der Nussbaum, Op. 25 No. 3 (81)
- Dichterliebe, Op. 48 (182)
- Études symphoniques, Op. 13 (215)
- Fantasie in C major, Op. 17 (340)
- Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 (159)
- Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 (310)
- Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26 (114)
- Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42 (114)
- Humoreske, Op. 20 (115)
- Kinderszenen, Op. 15 (367)
- Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. Träumerei (355)
- Kreisleriana, Op. 16 (285)
- Liederkreis, Op. 39 (141)
- Manfred Overture, Op. 115 (102)
- Märchenbilder (4), Op. 113 (94)
- Papillons, Op. 2 (113)
- Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 (458)
- Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47 (82)
- Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44 (146)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11 (106)
- Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 (110)
- Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63 (77)
- Romances (3), Op. 94 (217)
- Stücke im Volkston (5), Op. 102 (138)
- Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 'Spring' (224)
- Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61 (229)
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 'Rhenish' (227)
- Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 (285)
- Toccata in C major, Op. 7 (146)
- Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105 (140)
- Violin Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 121 (112)
- Waldszenen, Op. 82 (141)
- Widmung, Op. 25 No. 1 (130)
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