Clara Schumann, born Clara Wieck, was a recognized child prodigy who first performed at the famous Gewandhaus Society at age nine.
Compositional Technique
The Preludes and Fugues, Op. 16, and the Prelude and Fugue in F sharp minor by Clara Schumann reflect her extensive joint study of J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier with Robert Schumann.
Performer Biography
Jean-Pierre Armengaud, the pianist on this album, is known for his interpretations of French music and has recorded complete collections by Debussy, Satie, Roussel, Poulenc, Dutilleux, and Denisov.
Composer Biography
Clara Schumann continued to compose despite being a mother of eight children and the wife of Robert Schumann, who often took precedence in their creative work.
Compositional Technique
Clara Schumann's unusual hand physiology, capable of reaching a tenth chord, influenced her writing, allowing her to enrich her harmonic palette and give the piano an organ or orchestral fullness.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Clara Schumann's compositions were admired by Romantic masters like Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Liszt, as well as her future husband, Robert Schumann.
Composer Biography
Clara Schumann was appointed virtuoso pianist to the Austrian court and became famous throughout Europe, competing with Franz Liszt and Sigismond Thalberg.
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