Of Stars and Angels
Donald Macleod in 'Of Stars and Angels' discovers whether Schumann could stomach a move to Dusseldorf with its neighbouring mental asylum. And he reveals the heart-breaking conclusion to Schumann's story - surely the most pitiful passing of any composer - incarcerated in an asylum.
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Robert Schumann
Mein schöner Stern! Op.101 No.4
Performer: Sarah Connolly (mezzo), Eugene Asti (piano)
- CHANDOS 10492.
- 1.
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Robert Schumann
Nachtlied Op.108
Performer: The Monteverdi Choir, Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantiques, John Eliot Gardiner (conductor)
- ARCHIV 457 6602.
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Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann - Cello Concerto Op.129
Performer: Steven Isserlis (cello), German Chamber Academy, Christoph Eschenbach (conductor)
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Robert Schumann
Six songs Op.107 – No.6 Abendlied 'Evening Song'
Performer: Christine Schäfer (soprano), Graham Johnson (piano)
- HYPERION CDJ 33101.
- 13.
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Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann - Variations on an original Theme in E Flat Major
Performer: András Schiff (piano)
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