Robert Schumann Is The True Romantic

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Robert Schumann composed orchestral music, including four symphonies and one piano concerto. He also composed chamber music, including three string quartets, one piano quintet, one piano quartet, piano trios, and sonatas.

In the emotional abandonment of his music, Schumann is the true Romantic. His piano pieces are filled with impassioned melody, unique changes of harmony, and driving rhythms. His music was often had literacy, meaning and was connected by a literary theme or musical motto.

Schumann also composed Lieder and was ranked second. He composed many Lieder for his fiancé, Clara. His common theme in his love songs was from a woman’s point of view. The four symphonies he composed have a Romantic feeling.

Schumann composed A Poet’s

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