Robert Schumann
German composer, pianist and critic (1810–1856)
Robert Schumann was born on June 8, 1810 in Zwickau and died on July 29, 1856 in Endenich, aged 46. Recorded occupations: composer, pianist, music critic, conductor, musicologist and music educator. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Saxony. Fields of work: classical music, opera, symphony and chamber music. Notable works include “Symphony No. 1”, “Symphony No. 2”, “Symphony No. 3” and “Kinderszenen”. Educated at Leipzig University, Heidelberg University and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. Member of Leipzig Fraternity Germania.
- Born
- June 8, 1810 · Zwickau
- Died
- July 29, 1856 · Endenich
- Age at death
- 46
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Saxony
- Occupations
- composer, pianist, music critic, conductor, musicologist, music educator
- Notable works
- Symphony No. 1, Symphony No. 2, Symphony No. 3, Kinderszenen
- Education
- Leipzig University, Heidelberg University, University of Music and Theatre Leipzig
- Wikipedia editions
- 104 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0
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