CLARA SCHUMANN (1819 – 1896). One of the greatest pianists of her day, far more famous than her composer husband Robert. Touring from the age of 11, she more-or-less invented modern piano technique with a concert career lasting 61 years. Plus - musical advisor to Robert, manager of Robert and keeper of his legacy, family breadwinner, composer, teacher, mentor to Brahms and mother to eight children. A power of nature, in other words. She began her famous piano concerto when she was only 13
Presented by composer Joan Tower for International Women’s Month in March, written and produced by Charlotte Wilson for WMHT
