Robert Schumann’s Violin Sonata
The violin sonata no. 1 by Robert Schumann was composed during the week of 12 – 16 September, 1851. It was given its official premiere by Clara Schumann and violinist Ferdinand David in March 1852. …
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Schumann’s Three Romances for Clarinet and Piano
Robert Schumann wrote his Romances Op 94 in 1849, a very fruitful year for him. He allegedly presented them to his wife, Clara, at Christmas. The autograph score is considered lost today. This new edition …
The Symphony #4 by Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann composed his D-Minor Symphony #4 in 1841, just after completing his Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 38. This version remained unpublished during the composers lifetime. After a thorough revision in late …
Schumann’s Fantasiestuecke Opus 12
Fantasiesucke Op. 12,is a set of eight pieces for piano that was written by Schumann in 1837 and was inspired by the 1814 collection of novellas in Callots Manier by E. T. A. Hoffmann, one …
Schumann’s Piano concerto in A-Minor
The Schumann concerto began life as a Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra in one movement, completed by Schumann in May 1841. Clara Schumann’s importance to the Concerto’s gestation should not be underestimated. Not only did …