The continuation of the life story of famed pianist and composer Clara Schumann, as told by Vanderbilt history professor Jim Lovensheimer during 91Classical‘s Clara Schumann 200th Birthday Festival.

Performances of Schumann’s music from the festival are woven into the narration, to illustrate Schumann’s story with her own music. This episode includes the following pieces:

• Piano Trio in G minor, performed by Belmont Camerata: violinist Elisabeth Small, cellist Carmine Miranda, and pianist Kristian Klefstad
• Mazurka, from Soirees Musicales, performed by Kristian Klefstad
• Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, performed by pianist Matthew Phelps