Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann
Robert Schumannwas a German composer and influential music critic. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist. He had been assured by his teacher Friedrich Wieck that he could become the finest pianist in Europe, but a hand injury ended this dream. Schumann then focused his musical energies on composing...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionComposer
Date of Birth8 June 1810
CityZwickau, Germany
CountryGermany
For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond.
When you play, never mind who listens to you.
Let your intimate friends be chosen from such as are better informed than yourself.
To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.
Talent works, genius creates.
That first concept is alway the most naturally and best. The mind errs, the emotion never.
He must be heard - and also seen; for if he played behind the scenes a great deal of the poetry of his playing would be lost
Music induces nightingales to sing, pug dogs to yelp.
Confidence and courage are special skills to the art ... Within the four walls of his study, the artist should be modest, work diligently and conscientiously. While for the public, he'll show himself audacious, yes even into cheerful boldness. And so a new public's darling has arisen.