Heinrich Neuhaus plays Schumann "Kreisleriana" Op. 16

Part I Robert Schumann, "Kreisleriana" Op. 16 1. Außerst bewegt, D minor 2. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch, Bb major

Robert Schumann was a German composer and an 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, a German pianist, that he could become the finest pianist in Europe, but a hand injury ended this dream. Schumann then focused his musical energies on composing.

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