© Photo by Michael Sondermann Presseamt Stadt Bonn
Robert Schumann was undoubtedly one of the greatest German composers of the Romantic era. A hand injury, sustained in a misguided attempt to strengthen the fingers on his right hand by the use of a mechanical device, ended his career as a concert pianist. After this time, Schumann focused on composition instead.
Fact file
| Year of birth | 1810 |
| Year of death | 1856 |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Period | Romantic |
Schumann Birthday Playlist
Sunday 8th June is Schumann’s birthday, so here's a selected playlist to enjoy.
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BarcelonaLo que me cuenta el amor
Bach, Jolas, Schumann, Carter, Mahler
Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya; Ludovic Morlot; Pierre-Laurent Aimard
GenevaZimmermann plays Schumann (Geneva)
Schumann, Brahms
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande; Jonathan Nott; Frank Peter Zimmermann
LausanneZimmermann plays Schumann (Lausanne)
Schumann, Brahms
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande; Jonathan Nott; Frank Peter Zimmermann
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In the realm of fantasy: Mishka Rushdie Momen in Sheffield
The fantasia proved an anchoring theme for this rising young pianist's varied, satisfying recital programme.
German Romanticism from Argerich, Cambreling and Symphoniker Hamburg
The octogenarian phenomenon that is Martha Argerich still has something different to say about Schumann's Piano Concerto, while Sylvain Cambreling adopts a bright and breezy approach to Schubert's Ninth Symphony.
Three nationalities in the mix with the Budapest Festival Orchestra
In a patchwork assembly of German Romantic and French impressionistic works, the chief interest in the Budapest Festival Orchestra's latest programme was the appearance of star violist Tabea Zimmermann in pieces by Schumann and Kurtág.
Rousing virtuosity from Fischer and Avdeeva at the Tonhalle
Two superbly accomplished musicians light up the stage in Zurich with repertoire that spans the centuries.
Stephen Hough illuminates thoughtful recital program in Cincinnati
Stephen Hough performs major works by Schumann and Chopin, paired with the works of English composers... including himself.