Clara Schumann

Clara Schumann was a German pianist who was born in 1819. She influenced the structure and content of the piano recital, from displays of virtuosity to programs of serious music, throughout the course of a 61-year concert career. She was often Brahms's favorite performer at the premieres of his works, describing him as "a gift brought directly from God". Joseph Joachim, a violinist, was a frequent collaborator with her. She sang Brahms, Frederic Chopin, and Mendelssohn, in addition to her own and her husband's compositions.

While she played, Clara Schumann tried to think about what the composer's original goal was. She subsequently taught it to her students, and it became popular all throughout the world, even at Julliard. In addition, Clara Schumann also created solo piano pieces, chamber music, choir works, and songs, as well as a piano concerto.

Born: September 13, 1819
Died: May 20, 1896
Aged: 76
Nationality: German