Schumann's ambitions as a pianist were hindered by a weakness in his fingers, leading him to focus on composition.
Composition History
Schumann composed an extraordinary number of songs in 1840, known as his 'Year of Song', including the 26 songs of Myrthen, Op. 25.
Composition History
The Sechs Gedichte und Requiem, Op. 90, is a tribute to the poet Nikolaus Lenau, completed by Schumann after hearing of Lenau's supposed death in 1850.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schumann's literary background is evident in his choice of texts, with Myrthen, Op. 25 including settings of Goethe, Rückert, Heine, and German translations of Robert Burns, Thomas Moore, and Lord Byron.
Recording & Production
This recording is the sixth disc in the Naxos series of the complete Schumann Lieder and was made in co-production with Bayerischer Rundfunk.
Composition History
Myrthen, Op. 25 is dedicated to Clara Schumann, the composer's wife, with myrtles symbolizing bridal wreaths.
Composer Biography
Robert Schumann, the composer, was the son of a bookseller, publisher, and writer, and showed an early interest in literature.
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