SCHUMANN, Clara
Name: SCHUMANN, Clara (1819-1896)
Musical genre: Orchestral, Chamber Music, Choral Music, Vocal Music/Art Songs, Solo Instrument
Country of birth: Germany
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Clara Josephine Schumann, née Wieck; 13 September 1819 – 20 May 1896) was a German pianist, composer, and piano teacher.
Regarded as one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era, she exerted her influence over a 61-year concert career, changing the format and repertoire of the piano recital from displays of virtuosity to programs of serious works. She also composed solo piano pieces, a piano concerto (her Op. 7), chamber music, choral pieces, and songs.
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