Monday, March 11, 2013

Robert Schumann

Wikipedia (1898-1937) [German. Romantic.]
If you're just gonna listen to one: Träumerie

Background

Schumann was a talented pianist; many of his early compositions were solo piano works. His love affair with his wife, though, brought him to broader expression of his musical ideas, starting with songs, many of which he wrote in 1940, in the run up to their (contested) wedding. Schumann is pure Romantic era, easily portraying emotions in his compositions.

Piano Music

Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood) - Clara Haskil
Krisleriana  - Martha Argerich
Piano Concerto - Nelson Freire

Chamber Music

Fantasiestucke, Opus 73
Piano Quartet Movement 3

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