Robert Schumann (1810-56) is one of the most important and representative composers of the Romantic era. Here acclaimed biographer martin Geck tells the story of this multifaceted genius, set in the context of the political and social revolutions of his time.
Robert Schumann (1810-56) is one of the most important and representative composers of the Romantic era. Born in Zwickau, Germany, Schumann began piano instruction at age seven and immediately developed a passion for music. When a permanent injury to his hand prevented him from …
"Robert Schumann (1810-56) is one of the most important and representative composers of the Romantic era. Born in Zwickau, Germany, Schumann began piano instruction at age seven and immediately developed a passion for music. When a permanent injury to his hand prevented him from…
This candid, intimate, and compellingly written new biography offers a fresh account of Robert Schumann's life. It confronts the traditional perception of the doom-laden Romantic, forced by depression into a life of helpless, poignant sadness. John Worthen's scrupulous attention…
Robert Schumann, a beloved composers of the Romantic movement, embodied the passion and imaginative spirit of his age. This biography recreates the dynamics of the man and his music, and offers insights into his final years and musical achievements.
Robert Schumann, a beloved composers of the Romantic movement, embodied the passion and imaginative spirit of his age. This biography recreates the dynamics of the man and his music, and offers insights into his final years and musical achievements.
Robert Schumann, a beloved composers of the Romantic movement, embodied the passion and imaginative spirit of his age. This biography recreates the dynamics of the man and his music, and offers insights into his final years and musical achievements.