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Born in 1810 in Zwickau, Robert Schumann was a German romantic Composer of the 19th century. His main focus was the piano, an instrument for which he composed numerous masterworks, despite his lack of virtuosity. Starting piano lessons around the age of ten, Schumann never acquired the level of skill comparable to his contemporaries such as Chopin and Franz Liszt or his wife, Clara Schumann, due to an injured right hand, thought to be the result of either a syphilis treatment, or a surgery to increase the strength and reach of his fingers. Music was also a passion that he started later in his life than most great composers. He first focused on publishing and then law, before pursuing his love of music, “Poetry vs. Prose”, as he put it. Around 1840 Schumann began to venture beyond the piano and write more diversely instrumented works. He composed 4 symphonies, several concerti, hundreds of songs, as well as notable chamber music, including 3 string quartets and a piano Quintet. He died in 1856 in a mental institution 2 years after attempting suicide by leaping into the Rhine. It is still debated whether his mental breakdown was caused by syphilis or a bipolar disease. There is strong evidence on both sides of the argument.
Throughout his life Schumann was a notable music critic and writer, publishing many works. He was noted for attempting to revive the music of the 18th century, that of Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven which had taken a back seat to the romantic “liberation” which he himself was a large proponent of.
Throughout his life Schumann was a notable music critic and writer, publishing many works. He was noted for attempting to revive the music of the 18th century, that of Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven which had taken a back seat to the romantic “liberation” which he himself was a large proponent of.
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Arabesque in C major
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VI. Sehr langsam
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No. 6: O Freund, mein Schirm, mein Schutz
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A Poet's Love Heinrich Heine: IX
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Des Abends
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Etude IX (Presto possibile)
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Aufschwung
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Allegro vivace
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JarvisHafiz wrote:
a dead composer on tour,very funny hahahaha
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Andr3a89 wrote:
on tour ahaauhauhauhaauhauha
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clytie_hizashi wrote:
He's on tour! I don't think I've EVER heard that joke before! Ho-ho-ho-ho!
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futaichigo wrote:
all classical musicians should be on tour for Halloween! lol
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Lindajing wrote:
Zombie Schubert strikes again [3] I want that on a shirt.
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Seavas wrote:
Everyone, make sure to check out the Missa Sacra, Op. 147 for choir and organ, it's one of Schumann's very late, very somber masterpieces. Incredibly underknown.
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alicenroses wrote:
Some of the top tracks that are playable seem to be tagged wrong.
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Maste90 wrote:
what a great guy. love his carnaval for piano
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meadow-mushroom wrote:
<3 he is great!
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mistral84 wrote:
I saw him on Kiwi
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CreamCat wrote:
Yes, Robert Schumann is on tour, retards. Go figure!
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wormsaiboty wrote:
In Tour? Bicentennial man? so hes dying next year, lol
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titusgyrth wrote:
genialer künstler- träumerei ist sagenhaft
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Momiji-p wrote:
Zombie Schubert strikes again - On tour? lmao [2]
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Filua wrote:
huahuahuahua... He´s TOURING? That is surprising..I´m nearly excited now thou :D (It´s quite annoying that "Träumerei" is so badly spelled.. written like that it might remind (German native speakers) of "Trümmer".. which means ruins.. which is quite the opposite...)
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xxxrubenxxx wrote:
in tour? ahaha
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TheHochhaus wrote:
This is called: Traeumerei if you want, in Germany we say: Träumerei, not Trumerei or Traumerei... besides, it's beautiful :)
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Vasilievich wrote:
The 4th symphony is one of the most addictive symphonies I've ever listened to.
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TheMusicalVito wrote:
Amazing
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Leonstan wrote:
Lui, c'est de la ba-balle !
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