Discovering Schumann

The life and work of Romantic composer Robert Schumann.

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Robert Schumann

Donald Macleod charts the relationship between Schumann and Clara Wieck.

Donald Macleod explores the music and literary influences of Robert Schumann

Erica Jeal surveys recordings of Schumann’s Symphony no.1 and makes a recommendation.

Richard Wigmore with a recommendation from recordings of Schumann's Symphony No. 2.

Stephen Johnson explores one of Schumann's most joyous symphonies.

Charles Hazlewood and the BBC SSO explore Robert Schumann's Symphony No.4.

Stephen Johnson considers the music and historical context of Schumann's Violin Concerto.

Peter Quantrill’s recommendation of versions of Schumann's The Paradise And The Peri

Stephen Johnson explores Schumann's Piano Quintet.

Erica Jeal compares the available versions of Schumann's first Piano Trio

Stephen Johnson explores the nuances of Schumann's Romantic song cycle, Dichterliebe.

Richard Wigmore compares recordings of Schumann's Op. 25 song cycle, Myrthen.

Harriet Smith with a recommendation from performances of Schumann's Etudes symphoniques

Stephen Johnson and Michel Dalberto look into Schumann's Fantasy for Piano.

Howard Goodall and Suzy Klein discuss the fourth movement of Schumann's Kreisleriana.

Kenneth Hamilton recommends his favourite recording of Schumann's Kreisleriana.