Mother's Day Concert - Ode to Clara Schumann
On Mother's Day, let yourself be moved by a tribute to the woman, the mother and, in particular, Clara Schumann-Wieck. Clara was not only a gifted composer, she was also one of the first female concert pianists with a great career, a mother of eight children, wife of composer Robert Schumann, and a good friend of Johannes Brahms, among others. In short, a really powerful woman. Soprano Kirila Kraal, violinist Saskia Otto and pianist Lestari Scholtes pay tribute to this remarkable woman today.
Mother's Day Concert - Ode to Clara Schumann
Breathtaking compositions
Lestari, Kirila and Saskia have another special connection in addition to their passion, talent and love for music: motherhood. Let yourself be carried away today by the breathtaking compositions of Clara Schumann and the impressive work 'Frauenliebe und Leben' by Robert Schumann.
It is a song cycle consisting of eight songs that describe the course of a woman's life, from falling in love and getting married to motherhood and the loss of a loved one. This work is a poignant and intimate rendition of love, joy, pain and loss.
Program
C. Schumann: Novels for violin and piano
R. Schumann: Children's Scenes
R. Schumann: Frauenliebe und Leben
F. Mendelssohn: Adagio for violin and piano
J. Brahms: selection of songs
Musicians
Kirila Kraal - soprano
Saskia Otto - violin
Lestari Scholtes - piano
Mother's Day Concert - Ode to Clara Schumann
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