WDAV celebrates the 200th birth anniversary of Robert Schumann!

Schumann was born June 8, 1810 in Zwickau, Saxony to bookseller, publisher, and novelist August Schumann and his wife. He was a composer, pianist and influential music critic.

Robert Schumann bio

Listen throughout the day on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 for music by Schumann each hour. Hear complete performances of:

• One or two of the four Symphonies
• Piano Concerto in A Minor
• Piano Quintet in E Flat
• Fantasy Pieces
• Violin Sonata No. 1
• Piano Trio No. 3