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Hey Kids, Meet Clara Schumann | Composer Biography
Hey Kids, Meet Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann (1819-1896) German Romantic Era Composer
Clara Schumann was born in Leipzig, Germany on September 13, 1819.
Her father Friedrich Wieck was a professional pianist and teacher, and her mother Marianne was an accomplished singer.
At the age of 4 Clara began music lessons with her mother.
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When her parents divorced her father continued her instruction, focusing on piano, violin, singing, music theory, harmony, composition, and counterpoint. Following her lessons she was required to practice two hours each day.
At the age of 9 Clara made her official debut at the Gewandhaus concert hall in Leipzig.
It was also during this year that she met her future husband, Robert Schumann. Robert was so impressed with her piano playing that he asked to study piano with her father as well.
At the age of 11 Clara began a successful tour, including