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
In music, silence is as important as sound.
My illness is like a shipwreck.
Art demands of us that we shall not stand still.
The muse whispers, but the composer must shout.
Beethoven's music is the bridge to the romantic era.
Life without passion is like music without rhythm.
The composer's heart must beat in every note.
Humor in music lightens the soul.
True mastery comes from humility.
The lied is the soul of German music.
Illness taught me the value of every healthy day.
Innovation in art is born from tradition.
Play the piano with your soul, not just your fingers.
The world of music is infinite.
Clara, you are my eternal harmony.
Critics are like eunuchs: they know how it's done, but can't do it themselves.
The symphony of nature inspires the composer's pen.
Endurance is the composer's greatest virtue.
Music heals the wounds of the spirit.
Let imagination guide the keys.