She was arguably the greatest pianist of her time, and thanks to her influence—direct and indirect--were written three of the great piano-and-orchestra works of the 19th century—Johannes Brahms' first Concerto, and the A-minor Concertos of Robert Schumann and Edvard Grieg.
In this hour, the fascinating story of Clara Schumann.
FEATURED RECORDINGS
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Title |
Group/Artist |
Catalog # |
UPC |
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Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor |
Love Derwinger: Norrkoping Symphony Orchestra |
BIS CD-619 |
7318592006199 |
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Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor |
Lars Vogt, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra |
BBC Music MM278 |
[none] |
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Brahms: Piano Concertos |
Maurizio Pollini, Vienna Philharmonic, Karl Bohm |
DGG 453 067-2
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028945306728 |
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Clara Schumann: Piano Concerto in F minor |
Diana Ambache, Ambache Chamber Orchestra |
BBC Music MM45 |
[none] |
