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
Hats off, gentlemen, a genius!
Talent works, genius creates.
The melody is the right hand, harmony the left.
In music, as in life, the simplest things are often the most profound.
Clara has become my staff of life.
I used to carry the dust of the whole world on my shoulders.
The fire of genius kindles only in the company of the good.
Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memory.
To compose is to ornament time.
The notes must be played as if they were spoken.
Why should the devil have all the good tunes?
In Bach's music, one hears the angels singing.
The true artist is always ahead of his time.
Suffering enhances the melody of life.
Let your love of music be fervent, but not blind.
The symphony must move the heart.
Friendship is the harmony of souls.
Criticism should be a spur to creation, not a chain.
The piano is the orchestra of the drawing room.
Genius is the ability to renew one's wonder.