Similarities between the main theme of the first movement and two bridge passages in schumann s symphonies no. Clara schumann, born clara wieck, is considered one of the most talented and distinguished composerpianists of the romantic era. Clara wieck schumann was a major female figure among the german romantics as a pianist, composer, and muse to schumann and brahms. Clara married robert, with whom she fell in love when she was just sixteen, though it meant challenging the iron will of her father, who wished her to marry an earl or a count, certainly not an impoverished composer. Clara schumann was a german pianist, composer and piano teacher. Wieckschumann piano music clara wieck 18191896 was born in leipzig, germany. Notes scanned copies pale and dusty, 600dpi monochrome, cleaned with 2point algorithm purchase. Clara schumannwieck 18191896 complete piano works click to activate the english subtitles for the presentation 00. The film doesnt go into the fact that clara schumann did have a career after marriage. The first pianist to play the entire range of the keyboard repertory from bach to chopin, his historical curiosity and ambitions did not stop there. This work, which actually started as a fantasie, was the only piano concert schumman completed, as his previous attempts at the genre had been. Selected songs for solo voice and piano dover publications.
Just preceding this work were the adagio and allegro for horn and piano, composed in a few days in february 1849 and performed by julius schlitterlau with schumann s wife clara at the keyboard. Both also quietly composed, the earliest such works by women ever widely heard, each displaying a singular and profound perspective. Leidenschaftlich schnell from clara schumanns schumann. German musician and composer, considered one of the most distinguished pianists of the romantic era. Clara schumann was an incredibly talented pianist and musician herself, and funnily enough hated musician franz liszt, to whom her husband dedicated. The composer johannes brahms was in love with clara schumann but unfortunately she was married to the composer robert schumann, one of brahms best friends. Sting has gone back in time once again and to the world of robert and clara schumann. Ernst gottschald even declared schumann a worthy successor to ludwig van beethoven, as the c major symphony is constructed following the example of beethovens ninth. She was born september 1819 in leipzig, germany and died 20 may 1896 in frankfurt am main, germany. Jun 01, 2017 clara schumann was a celebrated pianist and prolific composer, but her work has often come second to that of her husband, robert schumann.
He is the most honest of all composers, sir simon rattle once said about robert schumann. Regarded as one of the most distinguished pianists of the romantic. She was a prodigy and by the time she was thirteen her father was taking her on concert tours. The next day, schumann tackled a 4horn piece, quickly sketched it and, by. The couple had a passionate relationship, which, strengthened by their mutual love of music, overcame. Find clara schumann movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. His main focus was the piano, an instrument for which he composed numerous masterworks. The library of congress is hosting the consortium web site which gives bibliographic information on each item. Bavarian soprano christiane karg made her wigmore hall debut in 2012 with a beautiful song recital which also became her first release on wigmore hall live. They gave us a rich body of romantic piano work, but as i explore clara s music, i find it more refreshingly inventive and less predictable than that of robert. It was premired by clara schumann te following year, with an orchestra conducted by ferdinand hiller, the works dedicatee. Composer robert schumanns late work is often overlooked due to its association with his struggles with mental health.
Clara schumann 18191896 was a german pianist and composer in the nineteenthcentury romantic style. Stream abendfeier in venedig clara schumann by kammerchor berlin from desktop or your mobile device. Clara schumann composer buy recordings presto classical. Digital download of the complete cd the next three tiers are named after pianists who had studied with clara schumann, robert schumann s widow and a lifelong friend and musical soulmate of brahms.
Win a vip package to the hannells darley park concert. Liszt transcriptions of other composers works, piano. The music treasures consortium is an alliance of many libraries. Robert and clara schumann collaborated closely, and of course were influenced by each other, as they were by chopin. On 8 november 1830 an 11 yearold wunderkid by the name of clara wieck made her official debut at leipzigs gewandhaus. The couple had a passionate relationship, which, strengthened by their mutual love of music, overcame legal battles and criticism alike. Written accounts name fanny davies as the pupil whose playing style was the closest to clara schumann. Robert schumanns paradise and the peri digital concert hall. Notes scanned at 600 dpi, original papersize and borders if you rate this score, please give feedback to the scanner talk. Clara schumann gladly gave her lessons, when she was staying in london or clementine was on vacation in badenbaden.
In 1838 she was honoured by the austrian court and also was elected to the. Robert schumann completed his piano concerto in a minor, op. Released march 2019, a new album of glorious songs from clara schumann in her 200th birthday year. The first serenade of the 24year old brahms is his earliest attempt in. Song of love is a 1947 biopic starring katharine hepburn, paul henreid, robert walker, and leo g. Overview v biography v compositions v credits v related v. Carroll, directed by clarence brown and released by metrogoldwynmayer hepburn plays clara wieck, henreid plays robert schumann. Abendfeier in venedig clara schumann by kammerchor berlin. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Clara schumann was a celebrated pianist and prolific composer, but her work has often come second to that of her husband, robert schumann. An artists life based on material found in diaries and letters vol ii by berthold litzmann available from rakuten kobo. The subject itself, and the material for this third volume, were not without their influen.
Music by clara is available for download are available on this site as well. Clara schumann simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This true story depicts clara schumann martina gedeck, a gifted pianist and composer, and her relationships with her husband, robert schumann pascal greggory, and the much younger johannes brahms malik zidi, who moves in with the schumann family. But it is not until now that we have, for the first time, access to the complete piano compositions of clara schumann. Robert schumann robert schumann s entire being was music, informed by dream and fantasy. A profile of the composer clara schumann 181996 along with a list of their works available to browse and buy.
They formed a beautiful musical business partnership until his untimely death. From the very beginning, she was destined for artistic greatness. A schumann evening with simon rattle and mitsuko uchida. He taught her piano and composition, and she had written a piano concerto by the age of fifteen. Heartbreaking quotations from the great composers love. Much has been speculated about possible influences on johannes brahmss third symphony, composed in the summer of 1883. Brahms without beards by kate bennett wadsworth and yi. Roughly at the same time robert schumann began to study with mr. Click the button below to purchase this cd securely online. Clara schumann, german pianist, composer, and wife of composer robert schumann. Clara schumann 18191896 the widow of robert, friend and spiritual mentor to johannes brahms, expert and often eloquent minor composer and, by all accoun. Dec 26, 2009 clara schumann 1819 96 complete transcriptions of lieder by robert schumann john kersey, piano rdr cd25. Historians disagree over whether the pair ever acted on their feelings.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This absorbing and awardwinning biography tells the story of the tragedies and triumphs of clara wieck schumann 18191. The actor playing young robert schumann nikolai kinski is the halfbrother of nastassja kinski who herself played the lead role of clara schumann in spring symphony 1983. Clara continued to support brahmss career by programming his music in her recitals. Johannes brahms was a german composer, pianist, and conductor of the romantic period. She studied piano with her father, and began touring europe with him at about 12 years of age. Music by clara and robert schumann chamber modena teatro comunale. Clara schumann also taught piano at a music school. Of course there werent, and she was forever known as clara schumann.
Free music scores of clara wieck schumann works on. Mar 08, 2017 clara schumann nee clara josephine wieck. Clara schumann 1819 1896 15 abendfeyer in venedig 16 vorwarts 17 gondoliera more tracks by querstand the classical label of kamprad publishing group are available in this. The first movement, allegro maestoso clara orchestrated this and the slow movement herself, begins with a serious, almost marchlike orchestral introduction interrupted by a brief piano. Clara schumann 181996 complete transcriptions of lieder. From an early age clara s prodigious talent at the piano was esteemed throughout europe. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Born in 1810 in zwickau, robert schumann was a german romantic composer of the 19th century. Youtube listen until around 4 5 mins, or longer if you wish. Google allows users to search the web for images, news, products, video, and other content.
Encouraged by her father, she studied piano from the age of five and by 1835 had established a reputation throughout europe as a child prodigy. Regarded as one of the most distinguished pianists of the romantic era, she exerted her influence over a 61year concert career, changing the format and repertoire of the piano recital from displays of virtuosity to programs of serious works. Libring score nang clara schumann king international music score library project. Dates for events relating clara schumann are posted and several useful links are provided in various detail and length. Soon clara was acknowledged as one of europes leading virtuosos. He transcribed both famous and less well known vocal and.
Allegro maestoso from clara schumann s clara and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. She died quickly and unexpectedly on vacation in the presence of her mother and all siblings at the age of 33 years. Find clara wieck schumann composition information on allmusic. During rattles tenure as chief conductor of the berliner philharmoniker schumann has increasingly become a stronger focus of the orchestras work, and all the schumann symphonies were programmed during the 20082009 season, with various conductors. An authoritative compilation of more than 100 of the great composers lieder, this volume features wellbeloved melodies set to the poetry of heine, goethe, burns, byron, and others. Together with derby live, we are offering you the chance to win an amazing vip hospitality package. The family including clara schumann was severely shocked by her death.
Three romances for violin and piano, composed by clara schumann, live performance at st johns smith square, westminster, london, uk. Child prodigy, soughtafter concert pianist, mother of seven surviving children, clara schumann was also a burgeoning composer in a maledominated musical world. She was born clara josephine wieck on th september 1819 in leipzig, the daughter of a music teacher. Schumanns accolade led to the first publication of brahmss works under his. Only a handful of women joined the ranks of nineteenthcentury romantic composers, and clara schumann was foremost among them. Song of love makes lavish use of schumann s music mostly piano his orchestral works arent even acknowledged, with outstanding performances by an uncredited pianist, and the mgm house orchestra conducted by william steinberg, who went on to conduct the pittsburgh symphony. Fitting the period, the romantic idyll of robert and clara schumann s trialfilled courtship and ultimate marriage against the wishes of clara s father, friedrich wieck, has been endlessly written about. To this day, her works are favorites with keyboard enthusiasts and staples on the playlists of classical music radio. Marco beasley, voice cecilia radic, cello an apparent. He was musics quintessential romantic, always ardent, always striving for the ideal. She was referring, of course, to franz liszt, the hungarian composer, and his piano sonata in b minor, which soon became one of.
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