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| Composer | Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Work type | Instrumental |
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Bachtrack top ten: Robert Schumann
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Robert Schumann’s music is intensely personal. Unlike the architectural grandeur of Beethoven or the theatrical brilliance of Franz Liszt, Schumann specialised in emotional intimacy and nuance.