Clara Schumann's Three Preludes and Fugues, op. 16, were published as a surprise birthday present from her husband, Robert Schumann, in 1845.
Composer Biography
Clara Schumann's compositional output ended shortly after writing the Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op.22, at the age of 34.
Composition History
Clara Schumann's Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann Op.20 and Johannes Brahms's Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann Op.9 are tributes to the affectionate relationships among the three artists.
Composer Biography
Clara Schumann's legacy as a composer includes twenty-three opuses of solo piano, voice, and chamber music, plus several unpublished or lost works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Johannes Brahms continuously inspired one another, honoring their friendship and affections through musical quotations and dedications in their compositions.
Recording & Production
The album includes Obsidian Liturgy, a piece composed for Mika Sasaki and Clara Schumann by Max Grafe, to bring the project into the 21st century.
Compositional Technique
Clara Schumann's Scherzo in C Minor, op. 14, and Notturno from Soirées musicales, op. 6, show influences from contemporary composer Frédéric Chopin.
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