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Of Stars and Angels

Donald Macleod in 'Of Stars and Angels' discovers whether Schumann could stomach a move to Dusseldorf with its neighbouring mental asylum. And he reveals the heart-breaking conclusion to Schumann's story - surely the most pitiful passing of any composer - incarcerated in an asylum.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 6 Jan 2012 18:30

Music Played

  • Robert Schumann

    Mein schöner Stern! Op.101 No.4

    Performer: Sarah Connolly (mezzo), Eugene Asti (piano)

    • CHANDOS 10492.
    • 1.
  • Robert Schumann

    Nachtlied Op.108

    Performer: The Monteverdi Choir, Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantiques, John Eliot Gardiner (conductor)

    • ARCHIV 457 6602.
  • Robert Schumann

    Robert Schumann - Cello Concerto Op.129

    Performer: Steven Isserlis (cello), German Chamber Academy, Christoph Eschenbach (conductor)

  • Robert Schumann

    Six songs Op.107 – No.6 Abendlied 'Evening Song'

    Performer: Christine Schäfer (soprano), Graham Johnson (piano)

    • HYPERION CDJ 33101.
    • 13.
  • Robert Schumann

    Robert Schumann - Variations on an original Theme in E Flat Major

    Performer: András Schiff (piano)

Broadcasts

  • Fri 11 Jun 2010 12:00
  • Fri 11 Jun 2010 22:00
  • Fri 6 Jan 2012 12:00
  • Fri 6 Jan 2012 18:30

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