Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Donald Macleod delves into the life and works of Robert Schumann during the 1840s.

The 1840s was the decade when Robert and Clara Schumann’s married life began, and was the decade in which he established himself as a significant composer. Focusing on both his personal and professional life, Donald explores the ups and downs Schumann faced during these revolutionary ten years.

Music Featured:

Der Hidalgo (Three Poems, Op 30: No 3) Die alten, bosen Lieder (Dichterliebe, Op 48: No 16) Symphony No 1 in B-flat major, Op 38, "Spring" (1st mvt) Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op 52 Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op 44 (2nd and 3rd mvt) Das Paradies und die Peri, Op 50 (excerpt) String Quartet No 2 in F major, Op 41, No 2 (1st mvt) Symphony No 2 in C major, Op 61 (1st mvt) Piano Trio No 1 in D minor, Op 63 (1st mvt) Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 54 (1st mvt) Fruhlingsgesang (Album for the Youth, Op 68: No 15) Piano Trio No 2 in F major, Op 80 (3rd and 4th mvt) Genoveva, Op 81 (Act 4: Steil und steiler) Nachtlied Op 108

Presented by Donald Macleod Produced by Iain Chambers

For full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Robert Schumann (1810-1856) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001cyl5

And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we’ve featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z