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
People compose for many reasons: to become immortal; because the pianoforte happens to be open; because they want to become a millionaire; because of the praise of friends; because they have looked into a pair of beautiful eyes; for no reason whatsoever.
The study of the history of music and the hearing of masterworks of different epochs will quickly cure you of vanity and self-adoration
It is music's lofty mission to shed light on the depths of the human heart
Talent works, genius creates.
To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.
Let your intimate friends be chosen from such as are better informed than yourself.
A fiery, good beginner always stands higher than a master in mediocrity...
When you play, never mind who listens to you.
Perhaps only a Genius can truly understand Genius.
For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond.
I sometimes lack confidence in public, although I am proud enough inwardly.
I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.
I feel so entirely in my element with a full orchestra; even if my mortal enemies were marshalled before me, I could lead them, master them, surround them, or repulse them.
Send light to the dark hearts of men, that is the duty the artist.