Robert Schumann

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History of Western Music 2 (Chapter 2 Liszt, Schumann, and Chopin) Flashcards on Robert Schumann, created by mtempleton1 on 20/07/2013.
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Timeline 1810 - Born in Germany 1828 - entered Liepzig university as law student. Heard Clara Weick perform and studied music with her father. 1830 - Quit law school. lived with Friedrick Weick 1834 - Founded NeweLiepziger Zeitschrift Fur Musik 1840 - Married Clara 1841 - Symphony no. 1, 3 string quartets, piano quintet 1844 - toured with Clara. 1848 - Completed his opera, Genoveva 1850 - Mental health problems began 1854 - Dies in an asylum.
Additional details - important music critic - worked best in shorter freer genres but composed in all - used enigmatic programs - Great sensitivity to text.
Important works Kindersenen Carnaval Papillons 4 symphonies Dichterliebe Liederkries 3 string quartets piano concerto
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