Robert Schumann
A German composer, pianist, and influential music critic of the Romantic era, known for his piano works, Lieder, and symphonies.
Quotes by Robert Schumann
To send light into the darkness of men's hearts – such is the duty of the artist.
The artist's first duty is to be true to himself.
The most important thing is to have a good ear, a good heart, and a good mind.
Music is the highest art form. It speaks to the soul.
The poet's mind is a garden, and music is the flower that blooms there.
Study the classics, but do not imitate them. Create your own path.
The artist must always strive for originality, even if it means being misunderstood.
Music is the language of angels.
The piano is my confessor.
Never play a piece of music mechanically. Always put your heart into it.
The artist must be a visionary, seeing what others cannot.
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
The true artist is a mirror of the world, reflecting its beauty and its pain.
To compose is to think in sounds.
The artist must be a solitary figure, yet connected to humanity.
Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or sarcastic thing.
The artist's greatest reward is to touch the hearts of others.
Without passion, there is no art.
The artist must be a dreamer, but also a craftsman.
Music is the breath of life.