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Robert Schumann (1810–1856) was a German romantic composer and influential music critic. Although Schumann was no child prodigy, he went on to become one of the most important composers of the 19th century and is recognised as such 200 years after his birth. View more.
Robert Schumann - Composer, Romanticism, Music: As a composer Schumann was first and most naturally a miniaturist. Until after his marriage the great bulk of his work—including that by which he is best known—consisted of short piano pieces and songs, two genres so closely related in his case as to be hardly more than two facets of the same.
Apr 30, 2023 · Entertainment Music. From Genius To Tragedy: The Life And Death Of Composer Robert Schumann. Photos.com/Getty Images. By Marina Manoukian / April 30, 2023 8:30 am EST. Although German composer Robert Schumann is now considered to be one of the greatest Romantic composers, his radical musicality wasn't as appreciated in his time as it is now.
Jul 18, 2019 · April 2, 2013 • Hear one of America's finest young pianists and an emerging English string quartet play music by visionary composer Robert Schumann, as well as music by Mozart and artists ...
Robert Schumann, (born June 8, 1810, Zwickau, Saxony—died July 29, 1856, Endenich, near Bonn, Prussia), German composer. Son of a bookseller, he considered becoming a novelist. Under family pressure he reluctantly entered law school, but he devoted his time to song composition and piano lessons.
Robert Schumann: tortured Romantic genius - Classical Music. Meet Robert Schumann, tortured genius of music's Romantic age - and creator of some of the 19th century's most exhilarating music.
Jun 8, 2010 · Robert Schumann: A Romantic Hero. *Celebrating the Schumann Bicentennial * June 8, 201012:00 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. 7-Minute Listen. Playlist. Hear Schumann's Music. Enlarge this...
