Clara Schumann. Leben und Werk

Presentation / Essay (Pre-University) , 2017 , 5 Pages , Grade: 2

Musicology - Miscellaneous

This paper sumerizes the life, family, friendship with Johannes Brahms, influence and compositions of Clara Schumann.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Assignment: Clara Schumann
• Her Family
• Friendship with Johannes Brahms
• Her Influence
• Her Compositions

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This text provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of Clara Schumann-Wieck, a prominent pianist and composer of the Romantic era. The text delves into her personal life, her artistic journey, her relationship with her husband Robert Schumann, and her lasting impact on the world of music.

• The extraordinary musical career of Clara Schumann-Wieck as a pianist and composer.
• Her relationship with her husband Robert Schumann and their artistic collaboration.
• Clara Schumann's influence on the development of music performance and interpretation.
• The challenges faced by women in the music industry during the Romantic era.
• Clara Schumann's legacy as a pioneering figure in the field of music.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Assignment: Clara Schumann: This section introduces Clara Schumann-Wieck, highlighting her exceptional talent and the challenges she faced as a woman in the music industry. It details her early life, musical education, and her early career as a concert pianist.
• Her Family: This section focuses on Clara Schumann's relationship with her husband Robert Schumann, their artistic collaboration, and the challenges they faced together. It also describes their family life, including the birth of their children and the impact of Robert Schumann's mental health struggles.
• Friendship with Johannes Brahms: This section explores the close friendship between Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, emphasizing his support for her during difficult times. It also touches upon the romantic feelings Brahms harbored for Clara.
• Her Influence: This section highlights Clara Schumann's lasting impact on the world of music, particularly her influence on the development of music performance and interpretation. It discusses her teaching career and her significant contributions to the musical canon.
• Her Compositions: This section provides a brief overview of Clara Schumann's own musical compositions, including notable works like "Soirées Musicales" and "Scherzo for piano No. 1 in D minor."

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Romantic Era, concert pianist, composer, music performance, interpretation, "Werktreue," musical canon, "Soirées Musicales," "Scherzo for piano No. 1 in D minor," women in music, artistic collaboration.

• Grade: 2
• Author: Anonym (Author)
• Publication Year: 2017
• Pages: 5
• Catalog Number: V1000609
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346383624
• Language: English
• Tags: Clara Schumann