Musically, Schumann got to know the works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and of living composers Carl Maria von Weber, with whom August Schumann tried unsuccessfully to arrange for Robert to study. [8]

Feb 21, 2026 · Robert Schumann, German Romantic composer renowned particularly for his piano music, songs (lieder), and orchestral music. Many of his best-known piano pieces were written for his …

Sep 9, 2025 · Robert Schumann was a composer of extraordinary depth, a visionary who fused literature and music to create some of the most evocative works of the Romantic era.

Aug 21, 2024 · Robert Schumann (1810-1856) was a German composer of Romantic music, particularly piano and orchestral works, as well as over 250 songs or lieder. He was also...

Though Schumann’s work in other genres (with the exception of the piano concerto) were slower to public acclaim, his orchestral and chamber works now occupy a special place in the “classical” tradition.

Feb 21, 2026 · Much of Schumann’s most characteristic work is introverted and tends to record precise moments and their moods. But another side of his complex personality is evident in the forthright …

Mar 6, 2026 · Gerald W. Schumann Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald W. Schumann (Sauk Rapids, Minnesota), born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, who passed away …

Robert Schumann (1810–1856) was a German romantic composer and influential music critic. He’s now considered one of the most important composers of the 19th century and classical music history.

Aug 18, 2025 · Robert Schumann (1810–1856) was one of the most famous composers and music critics of 19th-century Europe. This guide connects researchers to primary and secondary sources by …

The next years saw Schumann composing mostly for voice - first lieder, then later choral works. He wrote several operas, but none of these remain in the modern repertoire. He also began composing …