Robert Schumann
1810 – 1856
Schumann was the most literary of composers — a romantic dreamer who poured his soul into music. His works shift between exuberance and melancholy, capturing the mercurial moods of the artistic temperament.
Essential Listening
Piano Concerto - First Movement
Romance and passion intertwined. Written for his beloved Clara, this concerto pulses with ardent feeling.
Träumerei (Dreaming)
A child's dream, tender and innocent. This simple melody has touched millions of hearts for nearly two centuries.
Symphony No. 3 'Rhenish' - Fourth Movement
The majesty of Cologne Cathedral captured in music. Solemn brass and mysterious harmonies evoke Gothic grandeur.
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