Robert Schumann Archive

Composed in just over a month in November 1850, Schumann’s Third Symphony dates from the beginning of his tenure as municipal music director in Düsseldorf, a town situated on the famously scenic Rhine River. The …

Marked by its technical bravura, Widmung (or Dedication in English) has remained one of the most popular encore pieces in piano recital, allowing pianists to display their virtuosity. However, Widmung is much more than a …

Robert Schumann composed the Piano Concerto for his beloved wife, the pianist and composer Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896). The work originated in May of 1841 as a Fantasy in A minor for piano and orchestra. …

“Widmung” is one of many songs Robert Schumann wrote for his wife, Clara. The meaning of this German word is “Dedication”. Interesting history is the fun part, and to get there, singers need to master …

In my younger years I was a member of several orchestras. As an example, the San Jose (California) symphony; the Minneapolis Civic Orchestra, and more. When you and your fellow musicians work on re-creating the …