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Robert Schumann

German composer, pianist and critic (1810–1856)

"Schumann" redirects here. For Robert Schumann's wife, see Clara Schumann. For the French statesman, see Robert Schuman.

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Robert Schumann

Schumann in 1839

Born(1810-06-08)8 June 1810

Zwickau, Kingdom of Saxony

Died29 July 1856(1856-07-29) (aged 46)

Bonn, Rhine Province, Prussia

Occupations
  • Composer
  • pianist
  • music critic
Spouse

Robert Schumann[n 1] (German:[ˈʁoːbɛʁtˈʃuːman]; 8 June 1810 – 29 July 1856) was a German composer, pianist, and music critic of the early Romantic era.

He composed in all the main musical genres of the time, writing for solo piano, voice and piano, chamber groups, orchestra, choir and the opera. His works typify the spirit of the Romantic era in German music.

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