Only if the form is first clear to you will the spirit then reveal itself - Robert Schumann
A selection of inspiring quotes by the German Romantic composer
British pianist Charles Owen appears on the cover of the current issue of Pianist magazine. Charles enjoys engaging with many different composers and styles, from Bach to Jonathan Dove, but he’s fully at home with the many sides to Schumann’s character, as he tells Peter Quantrill in his interview.
With that in mind, we’ve decided to put together 16 thought-provoking quotes by the German Romantic composer. We hope these will help motivate your playing, restore your passion for learning, and inspire you to be outlandishly creative in your composing.
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Read Charles Owen's interview inside the current issue 142