Podcasts about Clara Schumann

Abdulrazak Gurnah is emeritus Professor of Post-Colonial Literatures at the University of Kent and the 2021 Nobel Prize winner in Literature. Born in Zanzibar in 1948, the second of six children, Abdulrazak grew up in the dying days of the island's status as a British protectorate before independence was declared in 1963. The revolution which followed made Zanzibar an undesirable and unsafe place to live in for young men of Arab heritage. In 1967, he left to seek opportunities in Britain.He subsidised his studies through a series of low paid jobs which included strawberry picking, factory work and time as a hospital porter. In the evenings he was studying at night school and after gaining a PhD in English, he joined the University of Kent, eventually becoming a Professor.Alongside his academic career, Abdulrazak was writing and it took him twelve years to find a publisher for his 1987 debut novel, Memory of Departure.He has published ten more novels since then, including 1994's Paradise and 2001's By the Sea (short and longlisted for the Booker Prize respectively) which explore themes of exile, displacement, belonging and colonialism. He was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature for his body of work and “for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fates of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents”. He lives in Kent, with his wife, the Guyanese-born scholar, Denise de Caires Narain. DISC ONE: Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles DISC TWO: Petite Fleur - Sidney Bechet DISC THREE: Nipepee - Seif Salim DISC FOUR: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 7 - 1. Allegro maestoso. Composed by Clara Schumann. Performed by Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano) and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Holly Mathieson DISC FIVE: A Day in the Life - The Beatles DISC SIX: Kaira - Toumani Diabaté DISC SEVEN: So What - Miles Davis DISC EIGHT: Folon - Salif Keita BOOK CHOICE: That Glimpse of Truth: The 100 Finest Short Stories Ever Written selected by David Miller LUXURY ITEM: A nail clipper CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Petite Fleur - Sidney Bechet Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor

A teen cellist plays an electrifying arrangement of Monti's Czardas and speaks about organizing his own concert series to benefit a special Boston-area music program. We also meet a trio of close friends who met at summer camp and perform Clara Schumann.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Die Bandmitglieder von Spark haben für ihr neues Album einen gigantischen Trip durch die Musikgeschichte hingelegt: "Visions of Venus" - 1000 Jahre weibliche Musikgeschichte. Für das neue Album, das so heißt, haben sie Stücke von Hildegard von Bingen, Björk, Billie Holiday, Clara Schumann, Amy Beach, Tori Amos aufgenommen - alles von Mittelalter bis Modern. BR-KLASSIK-Moderatorin Uta Sailer hat den Blockflötisten Daniel Koschitzki, den Gründer von Spark, zum Gespräch getroffen.

La Storia della Musica S03E17 Clara Schumann (1819-1896): una compositrice di altissimo livello

In dieser Folge von „Willkommen in Leipzig“ dreht sich alles um Clara Schumann – ein musikalische Ausnahmetalent und eine der wichtigsten Frauen in der Musikgeschichte. Im Schumann-Haus Leipzig tauchen Axel und Aileen tief in Claras Leben ein: Gregor Nowak, Geschäftsführer des Schumann-Hauses, erzählt ihnen von ihrem außergewöhnlichen Talent, ihrer unkonventionelle Ehe und nicht zuletzt ihrer Rolle als Frau und Musikerin. Wie verlief ihr Karriereweg? Welchen Herausforderungen stand sie als Frau in der Musik gegenüber? Und wie ist Gleichberechtigung in der Kunst heute möglich? Das Schuhmann-Haus gibt Einblicke – und das auch digital. Mehr dazu hört ihr in dieser Folge. Links: Schumann-Haus Leipzig CON SPIRITO Das Leipziger Kammermusikfestival Leipziger Notenspuren App Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig Erwin Staches Musikobjekte Podcast-Folge 36 – Blüthner und Vogt: Weltberühmte Instrumente aus Leipzig Diese Maßnahme wird mitfinanziert durch Steuermittel auf der Grundlage des von den Abgeordneten des Sächsischen Landtags beschlossenen Haushalts.

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Sie wird als Opernstar berühmt, komponiert aber lieber. Viardot vereint Musikstile Europas, ist politisch - und so modern, dass höhere Damen schon mal den Saal verlassen. Von Christoph Vratz.

It's entirely possible that we would not know the name of Johannes Brahms very well if Brahms hadn't met Joseph Joachim as a very young man. Joachim, who was one of the greatest violinists of all time, had already established himself as touring soloist and recitalist, and he happened to know the musical power couple of Robert and Clara Schumann quite well. Joachim encouraged Brahms to go to Dusseldorf to meet the Schumann's, and the rest is history. I've talked about the Brahms-Schumann relationship dozens of times on the show before, but to keep it very brief, Robert Schumann's rhapsodic article Neue Bahnen(new paths) launched Brahms' career, and until Schumann's deterioration from mental illness he acted as a valued friend and mentor for Brahms. Clara Schumann, as a performer, was a powerful advocate for Brahms' music as well as a devoted and loving friend throughout the rest of their lives. Almost constantly present in this relationship was the sound of Joseph Joachim's violin. Brahms did not have a huge circle of friends, but for the often difficult to get along with composer, Joachim was a musical and spiritual companion. Brahms' legendary violin concerto was written for him, and the two collaborated closely for the entire course of their musical lives, except for one significant break. Brahms and Joachim were estranged for 7 years, until Brahms reached out with a remarkable conciliatory gesture: a concerto for Violin and Cello and that would be dedicated to Joachim. Brahms and Joachim(as well as Brahms and Clara Schumann) had often resolved disputes through music, and this was no exception. Clara Schumann gleefully wrote in her diary after Joachim had read through the piece with cellist Robert Hausmann: "This concerto is a work of reconciliation - Joachim and Brahms have spoken to each other again for the first time in years.” One would expect that a work like this would be beloved, but the Double Concerto has had a checkered history, which we'll also get into later. Clara herself wrote that it lacked "the warmth and freshness which are so often found to be in his works,” It would turn out to be Brahms' last work for orchestra, and one of the few in his later style, which makes It fascinating to look at from a compositional perspective. Partly because of the cool reception it got in its first few performances, and the practical challenges of finding two spectacular soloists who can meet its challenges, the piece is not performed all that often, though I have always adored this piece and am very grateful to Avi who sponsored this week's show from my fundraiser last year before the US election. So let's dive into this gorgeous concerto, discussing the reasons for Joachim and Brahms' break, their reconciliation, the reception this piece got, and then of course, the music itself! Join us!

Für Robert Schumann gibt es nur ganz oder gar nicht: Entweder lähmt ihn seine Depression oder er ist buchstäblich nicht zu bremsen. Dann komponiert er ein Klavierquartett auch schon mal in Windeseile. Von Michael Lohse.

About Ghost MusicIt's only been a month since Dawn's musician husband, Clark, suddenly died. When his former student shows up with missing pages from Clark's unfinished book, voices from the pages are reawakened. A portal from the past cracks open, transporting us back to German Romanticism and renowned pianist Clara Schumann. As she desperately tries to preserve the dignity of her husband, the brilliant composer Robert Schumann, he descends further and further into madness. Separated by a gulf of both time and space, Dawn and Clara grapple with grief and lunacy, and the hope that long-ago melodies can heal their broken hearts.This production is sponsored in part by the AthensWest Emerging Play Grant awarded to the theater program and sabbaticals for both Dr. Greg Partain and Professor Tosha Fowler. The production will feature a team of professional actors and a director working in residence at Transylvania. The production will include the live musical performance of Dr. Greg Partain as an essential component of the play's concept and design. Professor Tosha Fowler will be helming the role of Clara as well as head producer. Professors Daniel Bennett and Melissa Gilbert will lead the design team.For more and to connect with us, visit https://www.artsconnectlex.org/art-throb-podcast.html

Robert Schumann is a big name in classical music. However, in his own lifetime, Robert Schumann wasn't “the” Schumann. His wife was the famous one. Clara Schumann was an internationally known virtuoso who delighted audiences for 60 years, including the periods before, during, and after her eight pregnancies, Robert's illness, and eventual death. Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures. Support the show on my Patreon page for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction. Or make a one-time donation on Buy Me a Coffee. Join Into History for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content. Visit Evergreen Podcasts to listen to more great shows. Follow me on Threads as Her Half of History. Music used in this episode include the following free or licensed tracks: · Robert Schumann's Kinderszenen, Op. 15: Träumerei · Clara Schumann's Soirees Musicales Opus 6: Ii. Notturno , performed by David Ezra Okonsar · Robert Schumann's Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 10 "The Happy Farmer," performed by Trygve Larsen from Pixabay · Clara Schumann's Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Opus 20, performed by David Ezra Okonsar · Clara Schumann's Soirees Musicales Opus 6: I. Toccatina, performed by David Ezra Okonsar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 00:30:15 - Avec Anne Ibos-Augé - par : Philippe Venturini - "Si je vous dis compositrices vous pensez à Clara Schumann, Marie Jaëll, Augusta Holmès, Rita Strohl. Si j'ajoute Moyen Âge musical au féminin, excepté Hildegarde von Bingen, la liste risque d'être courte. Heureusement Anne Ibos-Augé vient de leur consacrer un remarquable ouvrage" Philippe Venturini - réalisé par : Doria Zénine

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Die Maus zum Hören - Lach- und Sachgeschichten. Heute: mit Schlafsand in den Augen, Snacks für die Pyjamaparty, einer Geisterstunde, mit André natürlich mit der Maus und dem Elefanten. Maustisch - Snacks für die Pyjamaparty (01:13) Rate mal - Ein Musikrätsel (09:49) Zeitsprung - Geisterstunde bei Clara Schumann (26:47) Frage des Tages - Woher kommt der Sand in den Augen? (45:15) MAUS-Freundebuch - Mit Katharina - Hobby-Detektivin und liebt Kinderturnen (51:01) Von André Gatzke.

Laura Tunbridge joins Andrew to discuss lieder by Clara Schumann in Building a Library.

“Notas de Mujer” una celebración del talento y la creatividad de destacadas mujeres compositoras a lo largo de la historia. De lunes a viernes a las 9:00 hrs. en www.radioudec.cl y el 95.1 FM. Producción: Carolina Valdés - Locución: Sergio Morales.

durée : 00:29:16 - France Musique est à vous junior du samedi 08 mars 2025 - par : Gabrielle Oliveira-Guyon - Aujourd'hui partons à la découverte de la voix avec Laura Felpin et Lucile Richardot. Et en programmation musicale : l'une des premières pièces de Clara Wieck, avant qu'elle ne devienne Clara Schumann, et Ella, le tube en hommage à Ella Fitzgerald de France Gall.

Frauen haben in jeder Epoche komponiert. In den Spielplänen und Repertoires sind sie aber kaum präsent. Zu Unrecht! Ein Überblick über die bedeutendsten Komponistinnen.

In deze week van Kalm met Klassiek hoor je muziek van enkel vrouwelijke componisten. Met dit thema blikt Ab Nieuwdorp alvast vooruit op Internationale Vrouwendag, aanstaande zaterdag 8 maart. Er komen vijf inspirerende vrouwen van toen en nu voorbij, te beginnen vandaag met Clara Schumann, een Duits componiste uit de negentiende eeuw. Ondanks haar twijfels rondom componeren als vrouw, heeft ze haar hele leven aan de muziek gewijd. Je mag meedeinen op haar prachtige eerste 'Romance voor piano en viool'.  Wil je meer Kalm met Klassiek? Ga naar npoklassiek.nl/kalmmetklassiek (https://www.npoklassiek.nl/kalmmetklassiek). Alle muziek uit de podcast vind je terug in de bijbehorende speellijst (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YgSfm1Sux7CroiJvzeUdx?si=f0f254ee8f4048e7). 

En este episodio de Grandes Maricas de la Historia, exploramos la vida de Ethel Smyth, una figura revolucionaria del siglo XIX y principios del XX. Compositora brillante, sufragista radical y lesbiana visible en una época de rígidos códigos morales, Smyth desafió las normas de su tiempo con su música y su activismo. Nacida en 1858 en la Inglaterra victoriana, Smyth luchó contra los prejuicios de género para estudiar música en Leipzig, donde conoció a figuras como Brahms y Clara Schumann. Aunque su talento fue reconocido en Alemania, en su país natal enfrentó el escepticismo de una sociedad que no veía con buenos ojos a una mujer componiendo sinfonías y óperas. Smyth no solo destacó en la música, sino que también se unió al movimiento sufragista, componiendo el himno The March of the Women para la Unión Social y Política de Mujeres (WSPU). Su activismo la llevó a la prisión de Holloway, donde dirigió a sus compañeras sufragistas con un cepillo de dientes desde su celda, una imagen icónica de su valentía y creatividad. Además de su lucha política, Smyth vivió abiertamente su sexualidad, manteniendo relaciones con mujeres como Emmeline Pankhurst, líder sufragista, y Virginia Woolf, con quien compartió una profunda amistad en sus últimos años. A lo largo de su vida, Smyth compuso obras sinfónicas, óperas y música de cámara, enfrentándose a críticas machistas que cuestionaban su capacidad como compositora. A pesar de los obstáculos, recibió reconocimientos como el título de Dame Commander of the British Empire y doctorados honoris causa de universidades como Oxford. Su legado, olvidado durante décadas, ha sido recuperado por el feminismo y los movimientos LGTBQ+, que ven en ella una pionera en la lucha por la igualdad y la visibilidad lésbica. Ethel Smyth fue, sin duda, una mujer que derribó muros desde los pentagramas hasta las barricadas. Por cierto, toooodas las músicas de este episodio, y de la playlist, son de la propia Ethel Smyth: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yWuiD7G0KmpZVA2FAxup4?si=f9b95cf5e463469d

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Robert Schumann schreibt sein einziges Klavierkonzert in der wohl glücklichsten Phase seines Lebens: Endlich ist er mit Clara, der Liebe seines Lebens, verheiratet und kann durchstarten. Aus ihrem Namen leitet er die Töne des Hauptmotivs ab, auf dem das ganze Werk basiert. Eng verzahnt er Klavier- und Orchesterpart und schreibt der Pianistin seines Herzens eine höllisch schwere Solokadenz auf den Leib. Von Michael Lohse.

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durée : 01:29:16 - Une heure et plus, un compositeur : Robert Schumann - par : Aurélie Moreau - Robert Schumann incarne pleinement l'esprit du romantisme. Pianiste d'exception, critique musical avisé et époux de la talentueuse Clara Schumann, il a laissé une œuvre riche et émouvante, où se rencontrent lyrisme, passion et innovation.

Nachdem Liuse Adolpha Le Beau den Unterricht bei Clara Schumann eher als niedermachend empfand, führte sie eine schicksalhafte Begegnung 1874 nach München. Als Wagner-Fan und selbstbewusste Frau im konservativen München definitiv eine Herausforderung. Die Werke, die sie geschrieben hat, haben sowohl Strahlkraft als auch elegische Melodien - und bieten Raum für die großen Dramen der Romantik.

Yann Passabet-Labiste is a French violinist with a beautiful warm intensity to his playing, and in this episode we're focussing on his album “Robert Schumann et son univers” with pianist Bertrand Giraud. Yann talks about some of his mentors in France and Switzerland, many interesting and inspiring musical highlights and his perspectives on how music has helped him through some difficult challenges.   YouTube video of this episode, and Transcript linked here on my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/yann-passabet-labiste Video of Sonata No. 1 “A mon fils Yann pour sa Maman” by Gérard Passabet-Labiste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DBUxSJjXeM Yann Passabet-Labiste website: https://www.yann-passabet-labiste.com/ Schumann et son univers album (also on your favourite streaming service): https://www.fnac.com/a20143665/Robert-Schumann-Robert-Schumann-et-son-univers-CD-album Brahms Scherzo video from Paris concert: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stk09FVUh7w⁠ It's a joy to bring these inspiring episodes to you every week, and I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity. You can support this independent podcast through both the unique collection of merchandise: https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more Buy me a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Sign up for my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter You may also be interested in my episodes with: Nimrod Borenstein, Omo Bello, Julia MacLaine, the Euclid Quartet, Jeeyoon Kim,  and many more going back to 2021.  Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro (01:33) album Robert Schumann et son univers (04:51) Clara Schumann 1st Romance (04:49) Yann's childhood, the death of his mother, father composer (13:11) Sonata No. 1 “A mon fils Yann pour sa Maman” by Gérard Passabet-Labiste (16:13) Yann's parents, his start on violin (22:21) teachers Lilian Rossi Monique Voisin-Vallet (25:55) Brahms Scherzo from F.A.E. Sonata, live performance  (31:25) studies in Geneva, member of the Tonhalle orchestra in Zurich (39:40) Japan, Madagascar (43:18) collaborating with his father composer Gérard Passabet-Labiste (44:45)practicing violin technique, yoga (46:55) other episodes you may enjoy, and different ways to support this series (47:40) favourite musicians and musical memories (53:54) living for the moment and need to play for people (58:07) Second Romance Robert Schumann op. 94 (01:02:09) music education in France (01:05:18) challenges with a solo career, memorable performance highlights (01:20:43) favourite concertos (01:27:51) concert memories Alfred Brendel Concertgebouw, Butterfly Lovers in China (01:37:13) concert preparation

For those devoted to the Rosicrucian tradition, Christopher McIntosh needs no introduction. In this conversation, Rudolf brings us closer to the man behind the foundational works that have shaped our understanding of Rosicrucianism. His books—The Rosicrucians, The Rose Cross and the Age of Reason, and his recent Rosicrucian Trilogy containing new translations of the original three Manifestos—stand as indispensable guides through the movement's rich history and symbolic mysteries. McIntosh, a widely respected speaker on Rosicrucianism's historical context, now opens a more personal window into the motivations and philosophies that drive his work, demonstrating how his passion for these mysteries can continue to inspire seekers today. In perfect timing with Pansopher's recent relaunch, McIntosh unveils a deeply personal narrative that intertwines with the cultural and spiritual backdrop of Germany—expanding his focus to explore the often-overlooked roots of the German occult tradition. In his latest book, Occult Germany, he draws on three decades of personal experience living in Germany to reveal the subtle influences and hidden currents that have helped shaped modern occultism. In this conversation, McIntosh offers his perspective on how these forces have worked behind the scenes, nurturing the esoteric landscape in ways that are both illuminating and unexpected. Exploring Germany's rich contributions to alchemy, theosophy, and Rosicrucianism, McIntosh brings us even deeper, turning to the often-overlooked realms of German folk and pagan traditions. This area, rarely discussed in esoteric circles—especially given the cultural aftermath of WWII—emerges here as a key influence on modern occultism. McIntosh unpacks the enduring legacy of German Romanticism, Wagner's mythic visions, the Grail legends, and figures like Gustav Meyrink, all of whom contribute to the rich and largely untold story of Germany's spiritual heritage. Music played in this episode In context with the content of our talk, the music for this episode is German - but from VERY different times and styles. And the music all comes to us from German women! 1) CLARA SCHUMANN - "Ich stand in dunklen Träumen", Op. 13 No. 1(I stood in dark dreams) Arranged for Oboe, Cello and Piano (Track starts at 6:14) 2) MARLENE DIETRICH - "Wenn ich mir was wünschen dürfte"(If I could make a wish) (Track starts at 48:30) 3) NICOLE - "Ein bisschen Frieden" (A little bit of Peace)Live at Eurovision Song Contest 1982 (Track starts at 1:34:57) Intro and Outro Musicespecially written and recorded for the Pansophers Podcast by Chris Roberts

The Why Music Podcast is a podcast for kids and young people to learn about different musicians and music through history! All episodes are written, recorded, and produced by Nate Holder. ⁠www.nateholdermusic.com⁠ ⁠⁠www.thewhybooks.co.uk⁠

En el Día Mundial del Cáncer de Mama, Zapata nos invita a recordar a tres mujeres valientes que rompieron moldes en la historia de la música: Hildegarda de Bingen, Clara Schumann y Nadia Boulanger. A través de sus historias, descubrimos cómo desafiaron las barreras de su tiempo y dejaron un legado que sigue inspirando generaciones.Escuchar audio

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« Si les noms de Maria Callas, Jacqueline du Pré et Clara Schumann nous sont familiers, qui connaît aujourd'hui ceux de Maud Powell, Hazel Harrison, Antonia Brico ou Nejiko Suwa ? Derrière ces noms se cachent pourtant des interprètes exceptionnelles que l'histoire de la musique a oubliées, comme beaucoup d'autres, parce qu'elles étaient des femmes. Marina Chiche souhaite leur rendre hommage et les réhabiliter au panthéon de l'histoire de la musique. Certaines ont dû exploser des plafonds de verre pour accéder à l'enseignement supérieur malgré des règlements qui les en excluaient. D'autres ont réussi à force d'audace et de persévérance à se faire engager comme solistes ou à entrer dans de grands orchestres jusqu'alors exclusivement masculins. Certaines sont des anticonformistes, des suffragettes, des pionnières, des féministes engagées. Certaines n'ont pas eu d'enfant pour être entièrement au service de leur art, tandis que d'autres ont choisi de mettre un temps leur carrière en sourdine pour devenir mères. C'est précisément cette diversité infinie de profils et de parcours qu'il lui semble si important de voir représentée dans notre imaginaire collectif. Pour penser au présent et au futur un monde où chacun trouve sa place, il est essentiel que l'histoire soit écrite au masculin et au féminin. Il est donc temps de célébrer ces grandes musiciennes du passé et de faire savoir ce dont elles ont été capables ! » Marina Chiche Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

This Day in Legal History: Khrushchev at the HelmOn September 13, 1953, Nikita Khrushchev was appointed General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, marking a pivotal shift in Soviet leadership following the death of Joseph Stalin. Khrushchev's rise to power signaled a departure from the oppressive and brutal regime of Stalin, as he eventually denounced many of Stalin's crimes during his famous "Secret Speech" in 1956. This denouncement was part of Khrushchev's broader policy of de-Stalinization, which aimed to reduce the terror associated with Stalin's rule and promote a more moderate, reform-oriented government. Khrushchev's leadership saw significant changes both domestically and internationally. He pushed for economic reforms, introduced policies that relaxed censorship, and reduced the use of forced labor. On the global stage, Khrushchev's foreign policy was marked by intense Cold War tensions, including the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. His eventual mishandling of the crisis and other domestic challenges contributed to his ouster in 1964 by political rivals within the Soviet leadership.The legal element here is Khrushchev's role in de-Stalinization, which involved dismantling many of Stalin's legal policies of oppression, including the arbitrary imprisonment and execution of political opponents. His reforms reshaped the Soviet legal system by curbing the powers of the secret police and reducing the scale of political purges.Hogan Lovells is closing its offices in Poland, Australia, and South Africa as part of a strategic shift to focus on key markets like London, New York, California, Texas, and Washington, DC. This move will result in 123 layoffs, including lawyers and support staff. CEO Miguel Zaldivar explained the decision aligns with the firm's goal of becoming more financially integrated and reaching $3 billion in annual revenue. Hogan Lovells is following a trend of Big Law firms reducing their real estate footprints, with firms like Dechert, Armstrong Teasdale, and A&O Shearman also closing offices globally. Legal recruiter Jeffrey Lowe noted that international offices are particularly costly for U.S. firms, prompting many to reassess their presence in certain markets. The closures reflect a broader effort to free up capital to attract high-priced lateral talent, a trend expected to continue in the coming years.Hogan Lovells to Close Three Offices in ‘Strategic' Move (3)Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking its seventh legal leader in as many years after firing Chief Legal Officer Nabanita Nag and CEO Alan Shaw due to a consensual relationship that violated company policy. This follows an internal investigation conducted by an outside law firm. Jason Morris, the company's vice president for law, has been named acting corporate secretary, though it is unclear if he will assume control of the legal department. Norfolk Southern has faced significant legal and regulatory challenges, including the costly East Palestine, Ohio train derailment in 2022, which has led to $2 billion in litigation and remediation expenses.Nag, who took over as legal chief in 2022, is the latest in a series of legal department leaders to leave Norfolk Southern. Her predecessors left for various reasons, including retirement and relocation due to the company's headquarters moving from Norfolk, Virginia to Atlanta. Norfolk Southern has reached large settlements related to the Ohio derailment, including $600 million to resolve lawsuits and $310 million for U.S. government claims. The company continues to deal with litigation over the incident, represented by WilmerHale and Dickie McCamey, and faces further scrutiny from investors following the disaster.Norfolk Southern Law Head's Ouster Continues Department TurnoverThe House has received a letter from the federal judiciary regarding a potential impeachment inquiry into former Alaska District Judge Joshua Kindred, who resigned after being found guilty of sexual misconduct and lying to investigators. The Ninth Circuit's Judicial Committee certified an impeachment inquiry into Kindred in July, citing his creation of a hostile work environment and an inappropriate relationship with a former law clerk. While Kindred resigned, a Senate conviction could bar him from future public office. Democratic Representative Hank Johnson praised the judiciary for taking the allegations seriously, but it remains unclear if the House will pursue the matter. Legal experts suggest Republicans may be reluctant to proceed, given that Kindred is no longer in office, similar to their stance during Trump's second impeachment trial. The last federal judge impeached and removed from office was G. Thomas Porteous in 2010.Meanwhile, scrutiny has increased on Kindred's past cases, with over 40 potentially involving conflicts of interest. Criminal defense lawyers in Alaska are exploring opportunities to overturn convictions related to Kindred's misconduct. Additionally, Kindred's former clerk has filed a whistleblower complaint, alleging retaliation by the Alaska U.S. Attorney's office after she reported the harassment.Ex-Alaska Judge's Potential Impeachment Moves to House (2)TikTok and its parent company ByteDance are facing a pivotal court hearing on Monday that could determine whether the app will be banned in the U.S. by January 19, 2025. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia will hear oral arguments in the legal challenge, which occurs as TikTok remains a key platform for political engagement during the 2024 presidential election. TikTok argues that the law mandating its sale or banning it violates free speech rights and is a drastic departure from the U.S. tradition of supporting an open internet. U.S. lawmakers passed the law, citing national security concerns over potential Chinese government access to American data. TikTok has claimed that divesting the app is unfeasible, and the case could end up before the Supreme Court. While the Biden administration wants Chinese ownership of TikTok to end, it is not pushing for an outright ban if the app's ownership issues are resolved. A decision is expected by December 6.TikTok faces crucial court hearing that could decide fate in US | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Clara Wieck-Schumann. This week's closing theme honors the extraordinary Clara Schumann, one of the most influential figures in the world of 19th-century classical music, born on this day, September 13, in 1819. A virtuoso pianist, composer, and teacher, Clara Schumann's legacy extends far beyond her role as the wife of composer Robert Schumann. She was a musical prodigy who gave her first public concert at the age of nine, and over her long career, she toured extensively across Europe, earning widespread acclaim for her impeccable technique and profound musicality.Clara Schumann was also a gifted composer, though her work was often overshadowed by the social expectations of her time. One of her standout compositions is Scherzo No. 2 in C minor, Op. 14. Written in 1845, this piece exemplifies her command of the piano, featuring a powerful interplay of rhythmic vitality and lyrical expressiveness. The Scherzo No. 2 showcases Clara's deep understanding of Romantic aesthetics, with its dramatic contrasts and technical brilliance—a hallmark of her compositional style. The piece demands a high level of virtuosity, a reflection of her own skills as one of the greatest pianists of her era.Despite facing many personal challenges, including the early death of her husband and the pressure to provide for her family, Clara remained dedicated to her craft. She shaped the landscape of European concert life, championing the works of Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, and other contemporary composers, while continuing to write and perform her own music.Clara Schumann's Scherzo No. 2 is a fitting tribute to her genius—its energetic and complex nature reflects her resilience and innovation in a time when female composers were seldom given their due recognition. As we listen to this remarkable piece, it's a reminder of her invaluable contributions to classical music, both as a composer and a performer, whose impact still resonates today. On her birthday, it's only right to celebrate Clara Schumann's enduring artistry and reflect on her place in music history. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Luigi Boccherini: Fandango - String Quintets” (Glossa) by La Ritirata / Josetxu Obregón, “Clara Schumann and Edvard Grieg Piano Concertos” (Signum) by Alexandra Dariescu & Philharmonia Orchestra / Tianyi Lu, “Ektoras Tartanis: Mystic Encounters - Chamber Music” (TYXArt) by Irina Jae-Eun Park, Michael Borth, Susanne Keck & Paul Drouet, “Elias Haslanger Meets Mike Sailors” (Bandstand Presents) by Elias Haslanger & Mike Sailors, “Heading Home” (Origin) by Eric Jacobson, and “Good Company” (Posi-Tone) by Art Hirahara.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 179 Deezer Playlist   Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.   “Luigi Boccherini: Fandango - String Quintets” (Glossa) La Ritirata / Josetxu Obregón https://open.spotify.com/album/0H4rXrkkDjIS2miCr0xzFv https://music.apple.com/us/album/fandango/1756094104 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D64LNM7Y   “Clara Schumann and Edvard Grieg Piano Concertos” (Signum) Alexandra Dariescu, Philharmonia Orchestra / Tianyi Lu https://open.spotify.com/album/7Fvehd6vUj8XATZvJzWgvz https://music.apple.com/us/album/grieg-and-clara-schumann-piano-concertos/1751268500 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D6NJ6YPH   “Ektoras Tartanis: Mystic Encounters - Chamber Music” (TYXArt) Irina Jae-Eun Park, Michael Borth, Susanne Keck , Paul Drouet https://open.spotify.com/album/6Wjcii0hkknVXJoBH4xcIA https://music.apple.com/us/album/mystic-encounters/1755686190 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D2P83GT8   “Elias Haslanger Meets Mike Sailors” (Bandstand Presents)  Elias Haslanger, Mike Sailors https://open.spotify.com/album/3WFI2exlhtibgZvyND1WAS https://music.apple.com/us/album/elias-haslanger-meets-mike-sailors/1743059962 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D2LWPMCL   “Heading Home” (Origin) Eric Jacobson https://open.spotify.com/album/4jkyZWLl4WtoFxlHp6SINt https://music.apple.com/us/album/heading-home/1755040801 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D8K1MPB4   “Good Company” (Posi-Tone) Art Hirahara https://open.spotify.com/album/3etnWTbkHb6n1UheLAgPNv https://music.apple.com/us/album/good-company/1755647728 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D94XP2WD

Künstlerin, Karrierefrau, Working Mom - mit diesen Schlagworten beschreibt die Berliner Publizistin Christine Eichel die Pianistin und Komponistin Clara Schumann. Worin steckt die Modernität dieser Frau? Von Harald Asel

This week on the Gramophone Podcast, Editor Martin Cullingford meets pianist Alexandra Dariescu who has recorded the piano concertos of Clara Schumann and Edvard Grieg for Signum with the Philharmonia Orchestra and conductor Tianyi Lu. Dariescu talks about her passion for Clara Schumann's concerto, and why she thinks it should be much more widely performed than it has been historically. 

The Poetics Collective, under the banner of VerSeS Music Ensembles, will be performing the romantic and expressive works of Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann and Clara Schumann. Featuring Robert Schumann's Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood), Clara Schumann's Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Opus 22, and Johannes Brahms's Liebeslieder Waltzes, Opus 52, this program delves into the richness of German Romantic music, featuring both instrumental works and a variety of lieder (songs). These lieders will demonstrate the composers' skill in setting text to music for solo voice or instrument. We speak to pianists Darrel Chan and Iau Jo Yee from The Poetics Collective, to find out what's in store.

*Hey friends, hopefully this is the last of my reposts as life settles down from an unexpected move, enjoy this one from the achives* Welcome to our latest podcast for those who struggle with insomnia or simply need a calming and relaxing activity before drifting off to dreamland. In today's episode of "Soothing Bedtime Stories," we feature some of the most inspiring and empowering stories about women in music. Narrator Dave will take you on a journey through the lives of legendary female musicians, and composers from history whose remarkable contributions in music have left an indelible mark in the music. Tonight focussing on German composers from Clara Schumann and finishing off with various French composers of the late 19th Century the reading is crafted to allow you to find peace and tranquillity as you drift off to sleep. So, get ready to relax, close your eyes, and let our stories transport you to a place of calmness and peacefulness. Sweet dreams!  Story (02:31)   Find Woman's Work in Music by Arthur Elson https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20571   Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show. ·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales ·        If you're enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at paypal.me/sleepytimetales ·        Get yourself a set of SleepPhones, headphones designed specially for your needs as an insomniac who likes to listen to something to help you sleep, take a look at https://sleepytimetales.net/sleepphones ·        Or check out our new Merch store up at TeePublic where you can buy Sleepy Time Tales merch or even cool works from other creators. Go to https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=25247   Patreon Sleep Tight Patrons Chris & Moya Chuck Mysti Roberta Charity Traci Emily Moya Brian Sandra Jillian Demelza Carla Joseph AY Amy Allison B Allison S     Please Share If you're enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night's sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.     Find The Show Website: sleepytimetales.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepytimetales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepytimetalespodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SleepyTimeTales Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=25247 Project Gutenberg Terms of Use https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Terms_of_Use   *Description generated with the aid of ChatGPT. Sleepy Time Tales will **NEVER** use AI for content*

Today we're joined by Serge Kalinovsky, a resident of Indiana and a recent graduate of the Music Institute of Chicago Academy. He's joined by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova in music of Piatti, Debussy, Clara Schumann, Piazzolla and Martinů. The post Serge Kalinovsky, 17, cello appeared first on WFMT.

Donald Macleod & Dr Jennifer Martyn explore the remarkable, tragic story of gifted violinist and composer, Amanda Maier Amanda Maier was one of the 19th century's most brilliant musicians, yet whose story was almost lost to history. Born in the small Swedish town of Landskrona, her virtuoso talent at the violin saw her rise to become one of Europe's most in-demand performers: giving private and public concerts of major works by Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Bruch, as well as her own dazzling compositions. Maier was a friend of Grieg, Brahms, Clara Schumann and Ethel Smyth and her music was reviewed in newspapers across Europe. Tragically, ill health would see her pass away at the age of just 41 and her musical legacy slowly forgotten. This week, Donald Macleod is joined by musicologist and violinist Dr Jennifer Martyn to celebrate Amanda Maier's life and work - with performances of all her extant compositions alongside works by key figures in her life, including Edward Grieg, Carl Reinecke and Maier's husband, Julius Röntgen, with whom she enjoyed a close and loving relationship in music and in life.Music Featured:Violin Sonata in B minor (3rd mvt) Preludes in E major, G sharp minor, and E flat major Violin Sonata in B minor (2nd mvt) Den sjuka flickans sång (“Song of a sick girl”) Carl Reinecke: Symphony No 2 “Hakon Jarl” (1st mvt) Piano Trio in E flat major (3rd and 4th mvts) Aftonklockan (“The Evening Clock”) Violin Sonata in B minor (1st mvt) Julius Röntgen: Serenade for Wind No 1, Op 14 (1st mvt) Piano Trio in E flat major (2nd mvt) Violin Concerto in D minor Sången (“Song”) Nine Pieces for violin and piano Piano Trio in E flat major (1st mvt) Karol Lipinski: Violin Concerto No 2 “Militaire” (2nd mvt) Nacht-mittags Potpourri (St Nicholas-Schwank) St Nicholas-Schwank (excerpt) String Quartet in A minor (2nd and 3rd mvts) Grieg: Sarabande (Holberg Suite) Swedish Tunes and Dances Allegretto (Zwiegespräche) Piano Quartet in E minor (1st and 2nd mvts) Brahms: Violin Sonata No 3 (1st mvt) Zwiegespräche (excerpts) Piano Quartet in E minor (3rd and 4th mvts)Presented by Donald Macleod Produced by Steven Rajam for BBC Audio Wales and WestFor full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Amanda Maier-Röntgen (1853-1894) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001zmwn And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we've featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z

On 28 July last year the British cyclist Lizzy Banks received an email from UK Anti Doping to say she had return two Adverse Analytical Findings. The letter stated she faced the prospect of a two-year ban unless she could establish the source. Thus began a ten-month journey investigating, researching and writing submissions to establish how the contamination event occurred. Absolved of any blame, having proved on the balance of probabilities that her test was contaminated, Lizzy speaks to Nuala McGovern about how the process destroyed her mentally, emotionally and professionally.Olivier award-winning theatre maker Marisa Carnesky is taking over an entire street at this years' Brighton Festival with her show, Carnesky's Showwomxn Sideshow Spectacular, honouring the forgotten women of the circus. Marisa shares with Anita Rani the lost history of ground-breaking women magicians, aerial artists and sword climbers and how their stories are being explored through a new generation of performers.Do you know what love bombing is? One of our Woman's Hour listeners Lynn got in touch to say it's something we should be discussing. She joins Nuala McGovern alongside relationship therapist Simone Bose to explain more about what love bombing is, and how we can all look out for the warning signs.The long awaited final report of the public inquiry into the infected blood scandal was published this week, The inquiry was announced in 2017 after years of campaigning by victims. From the 1970s to the early 1990s, approximately 30,000 people were infected with blood contaminated with HIV and Hepatitis C. Over 3,000 have since died, with one person estimated to die every four days in the UK. The affected groups include those who received infected blood via blood transfusions, such as women following childbirth, and individuals with haemophilia—predominantly males—and others with similar bleeding disorders who received contaminated blood products. Around 1,250 people with bleeding disorders, including 380 children were infected with HIV. Fewer than 250 are still alive today. Some transmitted HIV to their partners. Nuala McGovern speaks to Clair Walton, who gave evidence to the inquiry. She has been campaigning for years for the wives and partners who became infected to be heard and acknowledged.Clara Schumann was one of the greatest female musicians of the 19th Century – a virtuoso performer who gave over 1,500 concerts in a 60 year career, all while raising eight children and financially supporting her household. Concert pianist Lucy Parham and actress Dame Harriet Walter join Anita Rani to discuss their concert I, Clara which celebrates the ground-breaking life and work of Clara Schumann in her own right.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Louise Corley

As India goes to the polls in the penultimate round of voting in their general election, Anita speaks to the BBC's Divya Arya in Delhi. They discuss what political issues are most important to women in this election, and how the main parties have been wooing them.Valérie Courtois was recently announced as the winner of the 2024 Shackleton medal for her work revolutionizing climate conservation in the Canadian arctic, most notably for her vision connecting Indigenous Guardians as ‘the eyes and ears on the ground' to preserve ecosystems. Valérie talks to Anita about leading the movement for indigenous-led conservation and land stewardship.   Carys Holmes is a 17-year-old girl with an ambition to join the British Army. She passed all of her army selection tests but says she was later taken aside and told she was being rejected because of an 'extensive' history of breast cancer in her family. Anita is joined by Carys who explains that the army has now retracted its decision. Emma Norton, a lawyer and Director of the Centre for Military Justice, also joins. Clara Schumann was one of the greatest female musicians of the 19th Century – a virtuoso performer who gave over 1,500 concerts in a 60 year career, all while raising eight children and financially supporting her household. Concert pianist Lucy Parham and actress Dame Harriet Walter join Anita to discuss their concert I, Clara which celebrates the ground-breaking life and work of Clara Schumann in her own right.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Maryam Maruf Studio managers: Donald McDonald and Bob Nettles

Send us a Text Message.I am so grateful to the writer and musician, music historian and public musicologist , Sarah Fritz, for joining us on today's episode of "Inside the Taubman Approach." I am also so grateful for amazing women like Clara Schumann who blazed the trail for us all in music. I see so many parallels in the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman and Edna Golandsky. These women have sacrificed so much in bringing this body of knowledge to us for our benefit. They have pressed on despite criticism and even opposition. Friends - we want you to be involved in the Golandsky Institute. Come and join us. Sign-up on our website today. www.golandskyinstitute.org.  Sarah brings to us so many insights into the pianistic world of the 19th century through the experience of Clara Schumann. We even get into hand and arm treatments in the 19th century that include milk and animal carcasses. Stick around for that incredible story.  Sarah Fritz is a writer and musician, music historian and public musicologist specializing in the composer Clara Wieck-Schumann. Her passionate advocacy for marginalized composers on social media seeks to change the dialogue around classical music, challenging the misbelief that all great composers in history were cis white men. She's an in-demand guest speaker and lecturer, most recently at the Philadelphia Orchestra's pre-concert talks, WWFM The Classical Network, Northeastern University, and the launch of the Cambridge University Press's Clara Schumann Studies. In 2024, she will appear in the new documentary Mozart's Sister from Media Stockade.Sarah has written about Clara Schumann for numerous publications including the New York Times and VAN Magazine. Her popular (formerly known as) Twitter account is dedicated to telling truths and debunking myths around the infamous Madame Schumann. With overlooked research and a modern feminist lens, she places Clara's life and music within the context of popular history. Her fresh perspective on Clara's correspondence challenges traditional narratives around the composer's personal and professional relationships with her husband Robert and her “beloved friend” Johannes Brahms.Sarah is the founder of the Clara Schumann Channel blog, newsletter, and YouTube Channel. Her platform is studied in public musicology courses, and her articles are quoted in program notes and academic publications. She holds an M.M. from the Eastman School of Music and a B.M. from Westminster Choir College and also teaches on the faculty of the The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.

It's hard to believe the last time Wallis Bird was on the podcast was nearly five years ago in 2019. Since then, the Berlin-based musician has released two more albums, the latest of which, Visions of Venus, was released last month. It's a creative collaboration with the German classical quintet Spark, and together they are showcasing 1000 years of female composers from Clara Schumann to Kate Bush, Enya to Hildegard von Bingen. In this wide-ranging conversation with Róisín Ingle, Bird talks about the women at the centre of this ambitious album and what their music means to her. She also shares the details of her ongoing renovation project, turning a derelict farmhouse in rural Germany into a house for herself and five others, and she talks about the grief and shock at losing her best friend suddenly last December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1857, Brahms wrote to his friend Joseph Joachim about his first Piano Concerto, saying, “ “I have no judgment about this piece anymore, nor any control over it.”  Brahms first began sketching his first piano concerto in 1853, but it would be five full years before Brahms finished the piece, and another year until its first performance.  During that time, the piece became a Sonata, then a symphony, then a sonata for two pianos, and then finally a concerto for Piano and orchestra, or as the joke goes, a concerto for piano VERSUS orchestra.  The piece, and Brahms' struggles with it, are completely understandable considering Brahms' youth, and the extraordinarily tumultuous circumstances of his private life during the years of 1853-1858.  During this time period, he was anointed by no less than the kingmaker of classical music at the time, Robert Schumann, as the Chosen One that represented the future of music. He became friendly with both Robert and Clara Schumann, began achieving huge successes, then witnessed the slow mental breakdown of Robert, culminating in a suicide attempt and institutionalization, all while falling deeper and deeper in love with Clara Schumann, and she with him.  The turbulence and emotional weight of all of this is reflected in one of Brahms' most impassioned works, the first piano concerto.  We'll talk about the historical background for the piece, Brahms' working out process, and of course, the structure and insides of this massive, daunting piece.

Clara Schumann - Romance No. 2Yoshiko Iwai, pianoMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.553501Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

In 1850, Robert Schumann accepted a position as the new Music Director in Dusseldorf. This job had a lot of responsibilities, including conducting the city orchestra. Schumann, along with his wife, the legendary pianist Clara Schumann, and their 7 children moved to Dusseldorf. The city made a huge to do about the Schumann's arrival, welcoming him with balls, speeches, and parades. This was a new adventure for the Schumann family, and Robert, at least at first, was invigorated. He loved the less reserved personality of the residents of Dusseldorf, and he was deeply inspired by the Rhine river. Very quickly, Schumann had begun composing at his usual feverish pace. He wrote his cello concerto in just two weeks, and then he began a new symphony, what would turn out to be his last symphony. It would be a celebration of the Rhineland and all of its prosperity, beauty, and charm. Soon after the symphony was written however, the euphoria turned towards catasprophe. Schumann was not a good conductor, and the musicians of the orchestra soon turned bitterly against him. His compositions were still not well understood, and his mental health began sliding towards a crisis point again. So Schumann's 3rd symphony, the Rhenish, really represents a snapshot in time - a time of euphoria, of joy, of possibility. It is this boundless energy that comes up again and again in this remarkable symphony which we are going to talk about today. We'll discuss the wonderful varieties of joy Schumann includes in the piece, its unusual structure, it's transcendent fourth movement, and the unique challenges of performing Schumann's music, which often bedevil conductors to this day. Join us!

Maria Anna Mozart and Clara Schumann were talented and musically gifted women. They were both child prodigies and both dazzled audiences across Europe. While they were (and still are) often put in the shadow of a talented male relative, one woman quietly stepped out of the spotlight while the other fought to stay. Registration is open for our Field Trip to New York City in September of 2024! For information and to register, please visit Like Minds Travel. (While you're there, look at the itinerary for our Paris Field Trip in October, it's almost sold out.) Treat yourself to the best bras on the market and save 20% at Honeylove.com/HISTORYCHICKS, tell them we sent you! Come see us live at the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis, Missouri on March 7th! For more information visit mohistory.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In January of 1839, Clara Wieck, Robert's future wife, wrote to Robert, “Don't take it amiss if I tell you that I've been seized by the desire to encourage you to write for orchestra. Your imagination and your spirit are too great for the weak piano.” Clara knew that she would have struck a nerve with Robert, whose history with the piano was full of trials and tribulations. Robert had trained as a pianist, but a 3 year period of reckless amounts of practicing as well as the exacerbating effects of experimental devices meant to strengthen his fingers had destroyed his ability to play professionally. But already from the age of 17, in 1827, Robert had considered writing a piano concerto, probably for himself to perform. He made 4 further attempts to write a concerto, but it seems, like so many things in Schumann's life, that his marriage to Clara was the final inspiration that he needed to get over the hump. It made sense, as Clara Schumann was possibly the greatest pianist of her age, and someone who was ceaselessly devoted to promoting her husband's works wherever she played. In 1841, one year after their marriage, Robert finished a one movement piano concerto in A minor, which he called a Phantasie. Clara reported adoring the piece, but no publisher was interested in the work of a still relatively unknown composer. They were especially uninterested in a on movement concerto, and so Robert knew he needed to “finish” the piece with two extra movements. It would take him 4 more years to finally tack on those extra movements, and the first performance would be given 4 years after that Phantasie had been written, of course with Clara as soloist. This concerto has remained popular practically ever since it was written, and there are so many reasons for it, from its arresting opening, to its abundant lyricism, to its constant interplay with the orchestra, something that Robert grappled with when writing this concerto. This piece is one that doesn't have a story behind it, or any sort of narrative - it lives in the world as a sort of fantasy, constantly evolving in its beauty throughout. We're going to talk about this piece in detail, from start to finish on this Patreon Sponsored Episode. Join us!