Clara Schumann: A story of stardom, passion, and courage

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Clara Schumann: A story of stardom, passion, and courage

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She was a composer, prodigy, and was considered one of the greatest pianists of the 19th century. Linda and John discuss various aspects of her compositions, education, and complicated career. Also, we share a heroic story of Clara you likely haven't heard before!Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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