Flynn, Claire
(1991)
The Creative Art of Clara Schumann (1819-1896).
Masters thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Abstract
Clara Schumann (1819-1896) occupied a major position in the nineteenthcentury
musical world. For over half a century, Clara was indisputably
one of the foremost pianists of her time, and she enjoyed a fame
comparable to that of leading piano virtuosi Franz Liszt (1811-1886),
Anton Rubenstein (1829-1894) and Sigismond Thalberg (1812-1871). Edward
Hanslick described a concert in 1856 as leaving 'an impression of pure
satisfaction experienced when an ideal project is realized harmoniously'.*
Her programmes were distinguished by an innovative and sensitive
planning. In particular, she premiered new works by Johannes Brahms
(1833-1897), Frederic Chopin (1810-1847) and Robert Schumann (1810-
1856), as well as performances of several sonatas by Beethoven that had
never been heard publicly. Thus she helped to create a wide and
appreciative audience for these works. Her performing career was one of
the longest sustained during the nineteenth century, lasting from 1828 to
1891 and including over 1,300 public recitals.
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Thesis
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| Keywords: |
Clara Schumann; 1819-1896; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Arts,Celtic Studies and Philosophy > Music |
| Item ID: |
5203 |
| Depositing User: |
IR eTheses
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| Date Deposited: |
23 Jul 2014 08:32 |
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