Classical Breakdown

Clara Wieck Schumann's Piano Concerto; a teenage work of genius

Nov 25, 2025 · 38 min · 92.5 MB
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This, the only orchestral output from Clara Wieck, might be one of the few 19th-century concertos written by a teenager that still occupies the concert stage today, and its popularity is only increasing. Join hosts John Banther and Linda Carducci to explore its youthful origins, characteristics of her writing, the size of her hands, and her big concert premiere.