Schumann, Robert

Composer Information

Robert Schumann was a German composer and influential music critic. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist. He had been assured by his teacher Friedrich Wieck that he could become the finest pianist in Europe, but a hand injury ended this dream. Schumann then focused his musical energies on composing. Schumann's published compositions were written exclusively for the piano until 1840; he later composed works for piano and orchestra; many Lieder (songs for voice and piano); four symphonies; an opera; and other orchestral, choral, and chamberworks. Works such as Kinderszenen, Album für die Jugend, Blumenstück, Sonatas and Albumblätter are among his most famous. His writings about music appeared mostly in the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik (New Journal for Music), a Leipzig-based publication which he jointly founded.  [source from Wikipedia]

Work

• Songs, Book 3, Op. 77
• Song cycle, Op. 24
• Myrthen, Op. 25
• 3 Serious Songs, Op. 31
• 6 Poems, Op. 36
• Poems from Love’s Springtime, Op. 37
• Song cycle, Op. 39
• Song cycle, Op. 39
• A Woman's Love and Life, Op. 42
• Songs and Romances II, Op. 51
• Spanish Love Songs, Op. 74
• Album of Songs for the Young, Op. 79
• Album of Songs for the Young, Op. 79
• Minnespiel, Op. 101
• Songs and Romances, Op. 127 No. 1 - Singer's Solace
• Spanish Love Songs, Op. 138
• The Minstrel's Curse, Op. 139
• Papillons, Op. 2
• Carnaval, Op. 9
• Carnaval, Op. 9
• 8 Novelletten, Op. 21
• Night Pieces, Op. 23
• Forest Scenes, Op. 82
• 5 Pieces in Folk style, Op. 102
• 3 Poetry, Op. 30
• 12 Poems, Op. 35
• A Poet's Love, Op. 48
• 6 Poems and Requiem, Op. 90
• 4 Serious Songs, Op. 142
• 8 Fantasy Pieces, Op. 12
• Kreisleriana, Op. 16
• Fantasie in C major, Op. 17
• Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73
• Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 - Spring
• Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61
• Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120
• Symphony No. 3 in E flat major , Op. 97 - Rhenish
• Concert Piece in G major, Op. 92
• Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129
• Violin Concerto in D minor, WoO 23
• Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
• 3 Romances, Op. 28
• Romances and Ballads II, Op. 49
• Romances and Ballads III, Op. 53
• 3 Romances, Op. 94
• Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 11
• Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22
• Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105
• Dances of the League of David, Op. 6
• Scenes from Childhood, Op.15
• Fairy tale, Op. 132
• 4 Duets, Op. 34
• 4 Duets, Op. 34
• Six studies for pedal piano, Op. 56
• Symphonic Studies, Op. 13
• Manfred, Op. 115
• Piano Quintet in E flat major , Op. 44
• 4 March, Op. 76
• Abegg Variations in F major, Op. 1
• Toccata in C major, Op. 7
• Arabeske in C major, Op. 18
• Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63