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- n German pianist and composer of piano music; renowned for her interpretation of music, especially the music of her husband Robert Schumann (1819-1896)
- n German romantic composer known for piano music and songs (1810-1856)
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- Canadian Couple Charged $5k For Finding 400-Year-Old Skeleton
First time accepted submitter Rebecka Schumann writes "Ontario couple Ken Campbell and Nicole Sauve said a recent fence installation led them to discover what is being labeled a historical find. Sauve, who said the duo originally believed the skeleton to be from bones of an animal, called the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate; Forensic Anthropologist Michael Spence confirmed the bones ...
June 17, 2013 - Slashdot - Jonathan Biss review: Splendid Schumann
Jonathan Biss review: Splendid Schumann In a year devoted elsewhere to anniversary celebrations of Verdi, Wagner, Britten and "The Rite of Spring," the deft, thoughtful pianist continues his exploration of the music of Robert Schumann. In partnership with guest conductor Roberto Abbado, Biss produced a warm, robust and somewhat muted account of the work, very much in keeping with his ...
June 14, 2013 - San Francisco Chronicle
Quotes
- John Adams in New York Times
What was creating such a deep impression upon me in the music of these German composers was the pure expressivity of their art,Adams explains in "Hallelujah Junction." "What Wagner and Schumann cared about was making the intensity of their... - Nicolas G Hayek in BusinessWeek
It's a beautiful love story, it has amazing music and Clara Schumann was, I think, a little-known musician and composer but she's getting now lots of play. A lot of female composers and pianists are playing a lot of her stuff, so I'm thrilled about... Trudie Styler http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trudie_Styler&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNGZtO_kI-K81_mobA_Cf_me1_gbaA NY1 http://www.google.com/url?q=http://statenisland.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/121432/sting-takes-on-the-role-of-romantic-composer&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNGX8DpIJ8vX33Qxab8o4-pd2HlXaQ Jul 1, 2010 86600 115789 schweiz During the course of this year of difficulties, some Swiss people began to question themselves and their country," Hayek said. "I would like to call upon them to regain confidence: Come on Switzerland! Allez la Suisse, Hopp Schweiz!"