Schumann Archive

Composer Robert Schumann suffered from mental issues for many years during his lifetime. But in 1842, Schumann collapsed from exhaustion and overwork. When Robert and his wife, Clara went to Dresden that October, his nights …

For many years my favorite violist has been Ms. Tabea Zimmermann. And her interpretation of “Maerchenbilder” by Robert Schumann is legendary: Enjoy!

Many of Schumann’s later works are distinguished by their tendency to focus on single themes or motives. That’s particularly true of the A minor Sonata in its outer movements, which display a finely sustained and …

A surprisingly large and appreciative audience joined me on Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2022 at Stanford’s Bing Concert Hall. We heard a wonderful concert by pianist Helene Grimaud. Much time has passed because of COVID …

The Piano Quartet in E♭ major, Op. 47, was composed by Robert Schumann in 1842 for piano, violin, viola and cello. Written during a productive period in which he produced several large-scale chamber music works, …