Face-à-face: Schumann

Classical composers inspire us, but can also be a little intimidating Whether you’re a curious mind or a long-time music lover, the «Face-à-face» series invites you to take a fresh and humane look at the great names that make up the history of music. This Sunday, it’s Robert Schumann’s turn to reveal the secrets of one of his works. A celebrated highlight of the Romantic repertoire, the Piano Quartet. came out of a period of intense productivity in Schumann’s career, as well as one of the happiest moments of his personal life. Happily married, a father for the first time and surrounded by a host of loyal friends and fellow artists, he was absolutely thriving in the 1840s! Wearing both his pianist and his storyteller hats; Claus-Christian Schuster is here to tell you more..