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Robert Schumann, born on June 8, 1810, and died on July 29, 1856, was a renowned German composer and pianist. Schumann's musical works are characterized by the romantic style, and his piano pieces, vocal cycles, and symphonic works are deeply loved by later generations.

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Famous Robert Schumann Quotes

“You should diligently play scales and fingerpractices. There are many, however, who believe they'll achieve all, by practicing daily on technique for hours on end, up till high age. It's like practicing every day to enumerate the alfabet faster and faster. One would think one could make better use of their valuable time.”

Thinking Should Believe Ends Play Use Age Hours Achieve Valuable Technique Scales Faster Valuable Time

Author:Robert Schumann

“Confidence and courage are special skills to the art ... Within the four walls of his study, the artist should be modest, work diligently and conscientiously. While for the public, he'll show himself audacious, yes even into cheerful boldness. And so a new public's darling has arisen.”

Should Art Shows Artist Study Four Special Wall Skills Modest Cheerful Boldness Darling Audacious Four Walls Confidence And Courage

Author:Robert Schumann

“If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.”

“Remember, there are more people in the world than yourself. Be modest! You have not yet invented nor thought anything which others have not thought or invented before. And should you really have done so, consider it a gift of heaven which you are to share with others.”

People World Should Done Remember Heaven Share Modest

Book:Advice to Young Musicians

Source: Advice to Young Musicians

“You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them.”

Should Play Composition Compelled

Book:Advice to Young Musicians

Source: Advice to Young Musicians

About the Author

Born: June 8, 1810
Died: July 29, 1856
Known for: Composer
Quotes: 62

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Advice to Young MusiciansRelated source material

The Letters of Robert SchumannRelated source material

On Music and MusiciansRelated source material

Letters of Robert SchumannRelated source material

Music and Musicians: Essays and CriticismsRelated source material

Schumann: a self-portrait in his own wordsRelated source material

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