September 2010
Beginner
376 pages
12h 7m
English
Being a grown-up isn’t easy, and sometimes it’s beneficial to take a moment and reminisce about simpler times. Robert Schumann seemed to understand this, as much of his music is tailor-made for wistful remembrance.

One such work was composed when Schumann’s fiancée, Clara, was away, touring as a concert pianist. He was feeling lonely, and during that time he remembered that Clara had once said that he often seemed like a child. Inspired by the comparison, Schumann wrote about ...
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