Robert Schumann II Masters Of Classical Music

Robert Schumann (1810-1856) - Masters Of Classical Music
Schumann's parents were not musical but they encouraged his interest in music with piano lessons from the age of 10. However, his family was later to be beset by tragedy. When Schumann was in his teens, his father died and his sister committed suicide in quick succession, events that were to have a deep impact on the young musician. Initially, music was to take a back seat in his life. For his main subject, he studied law at Leipzig while simultaneously continuing his music studies. One of his music teachers was Friedrich Wieck whose daughter Clara showed great talent at the piano while she was only 9 years old. A further tragedy was to hit Schumann when a mishap damaged one of his hands and spoiled his chances as a pianist. Some accounts blame a device he used to strengthen his fingers, but other theories suggest mercury poisoning as a side effect of his syphilis treatment. After the accident, Schumann was to concentrate more on composing.
Schumann maintained his association with the Wiecks and when Clara was of the right age, he sought to marry her but her father forbade it. Following legal action, Schumann was able to marry her shortly before her 21st birthday. Although Clara was extremely talented in her own right as both pianist and composer, her career became secondary to that of her husband's and there are suggestions that Robert's jealousy was a factor in constraining her career. Nevertheless as well as bringing up three children, Clara played a significant role in classical music, through her expert advice and encouragement to other composers including Brahms for example. Although Schumann composed much worthwhile music, he suffered from mental illness with periods of self-doubt and suicidal depression. Following a suicide attempt, he was committed to an asylum where he was to die two years later suffering from the later stages of syphilis.
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00:00 1. [Concerto for piano and orchestra in A minor, op. 54] Allegro affetuoso
15:21 2. [Concerto for piano and orchestra in A minor, op. 54] Intermezzo: Andantino grazioso
20:33 3. [Concerto for piano and orchestra in A minor, op. 54] Final: Allegro vivace
31:17 4. [Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op. 120] Lento assai
40:22 5. [Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op. 120]Romance: Lento assai
44:35 6. [Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op. 120]Scherzo: Perennial
48:30 7. [Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op. 120]Final: Lento - Vivace
56:39 8. [Carnival, op.9] Preamble
58:48 9. [Carnival, op.9] Pierrot
59:59 10. [Carnival, op.9] Harlequin
1:01:02 11. [Carnival, op.9] Noble waltz
1:02:52 12. [Carnival, op.9] Eusebius
1:04:28 13. [Carnival, op.9] Florestan
1:05:23 14. [Carnival, op.9] Coquette
1:06:47 15. [Carnival, op.9] Reply
1:07:32 16. [Carnival, op.9] Sphinxes
1:08:04 17. [Carnival, op.9] Butterflies
1:08:51 18. [Carnival, op.9] ASCH-SCHA (dancing lettes)
1:09:47 19. [Carnival, op.9] Chiarina
1:11:10 20. [Carnival, op.9] Chopin
1:12:28 21. [Carnival, op.9] Estrella
1:12:55 22. [Carnival, op.9] Recognition
1:14:38 23. [Carnival, op.9] Trousers and Columbine
1:15:31 24. [Carnival, op.9] German waltz
1:16:24 25. [Carnival, op.9] Intermezzo: Paganini
1:17:31 26. [Carnival, op.9] Confession
1:18:26 27. [Carnival, op.9] Walk
1:20:21 28. [Carnival, op.9] Break
1:20:40 29. [Carnival, op.9] March of the "Davidsbündler" against the Philistines
1:24:32 30. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Theme. Andante
1:25:39 31. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study I. A poco piu vivo
1:26:54 32. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study II. Marcato il canto
1:29:47 33. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study III. Perennial
1:31:06 34. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study IV
1:32:04 35. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study V
1:33:24 36. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study VI. Agitato
1:34:24 37. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study VII. allegro molto
1:35:33 38. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study VIII
1:37:20 39. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study IX. Presto possibile
1:38:00 40. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study X
1:39:12 41. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study XI
1:41:41 42. [Symphonic Studies, op.13] Study XII. Brilliant Allegro

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