Robert Schumann

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This affected his speech and ability to move. He soon became apathetic (Sadie 848).
He became sick with depression and was affected by this most of his life (Stanley 147). In 1833 he became “deeply melancholic” as a result of the death of Rosalie, his sister-in-law. He even attempted suicide by trying to jump out of a “fourth-floor window” (Sadie 834-835).
Schumann eventually fell in love with the daughter of his piano teacher, Friedrich Wieck. Mr. Wieck did not approve of their relationship. Clara was 9 years younger than Schumann (Slonimsky 903). In 1839 Clara’s father imposed legal proceedings to keep her from marrying Schumann. These proceedings involved financial restraints (Sadie 837). They went to court in 1840 and all the proceedings were dropped except the charge that Schumann was a “heavy drinker” (Sadie 838). Schumann and Clara were granted permission by the courts to marry in August 1840 (Sadie 838). They were married in a church in Schonefeld on ...

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fascinating aspect of Schumann’s music was his ability to “personify his friends and intimates through musical acronyms” (Slonimsky 903). Schumann’s music reflected the times in his life. “He lived in musical fantasies, until his mental world became a fantasy itself “ (Slonimsky 903).
He was usually unable to compose work except at the piano. However he gave other composers this advise “to make everything in the head”. He offered this advise but had a difficult time following it (Sadie 850).
Schumann’s music reflected his moods and the changes he experienced. Mainly his music was influenced by and demonstrated how literature influenced his life (Ewen 467). His works ...

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