Robert Schumann, whose romance with Clara Wieck was litigious, inherited literary ability and a depressive temperament from his father, which contributed to his later struggles.
Composition History
Beethoven's "Für Elise" was written in 1810 and dedicated to Therese Malfatti, a woman to whom Beethoven unsuccessfully proposed marriage.
Historical Context
Mozart's "Rondo alla turca" reflects Viennese interest in the exotic, incorporating elements from the great Turkish Janissary band, which used bass drums, cymbals, and triangles.
Cultural Impact
Erik Satie's oddly titled "Gymnopédies" are evocative pieces that almost suggest the fashionable minimalism of a hundred years later.
Composition History
Chopin's 24 Preludes, Opus 28, were completed during an unhappy winter in 1838 in Mallorca, which permanently damaged his already weak health.
Composition History
Tchaikovsky's "Barcarolle" from The Seasons was written for a monthly publication and designed for the month of June, when a boat-song would be appropriate.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert, a younger contemporary of Beethoven, died in 1828, just a year after Beethoven's death.
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