Schumann
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Clara Clara Wieck, 1819–96, German pianist and composer (wife of Robert Schumann).
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Robert 1810–56, German composer.
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Elisabeth. (eˈliːzabɛt). 1885–1952, German soprano, noted esp for her interpretations of lieder
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Robert Alexander. (ˈroːbɛrt alɛˈksandər). 1810–56, German romantic composer, noted esp for his piano music, such as Carneval (1835) and Kreisleriana (1838), his songs, and four symphonies
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Schumann, Brahms and Liszt all “tried their hand at this genre.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
A chamber music concert with works by Schumann and Brahms played by Korean musicians is the closing event Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025
She started playing piano by ear when she was 4 and before long was studying the work of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2025
His great-grandfather, also a conductor, was a supporter of Robert Schumann.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2024
I opened up the Schumann book to the dark little piece I had played at the recital.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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