Robert Schumann’s Violin Sonata #1
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 “Fantasiestuecke” with Helene Grimaud
Robert Schumann composed the original version of his Fantasiestuecke for Cello and piano. I have previously heard and enjoyed the arrangement of this music for viola and piano. Today I heard another version for Clarinet …
Martha Argerich Plays “Widmung” by Schumann
The German word “Widmung” means dedication. Occasionally when the public has been particularly wild with praise about a musician’s performance, the performer will dedicate this wonderful song by Schumann to her adoring public. Schumann starts …
Seong-Jin Cho Plays Schumann’s Humoreske Op. 20
“I’ve been at the piano all week, composing and writing and laughing and crying, all at the same time,” wrote Robert Schumann to his beloved Clara Wieck from Vienna in March 1839. “You will find …
Vladimir Horowitz Plays Schumann
This is the life story of pianist Vladimir Horowitz. At the very end of his final concert at his native Russia he played the “Traumerei” by Robert Schumann. Watch and listen to as much or …