How the composer moved from riotously original piano music to the light-footed symphony that made his name. By Phil Hebblethwaite For years before Robert Schumann completed his First Symphony in 1841, ...

There was a romantic, early spring feel to this lunchtime concert, both in the choice of music and its execution. The weather even conspired to give us a warm sunny day. The recital of Schumann’s ...

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Breathe in fresh meadow air and envision flower buds bursting into full bloom with Schumann’s revitalizing “Spring” Symphony, music that positively brims with optimism and cheer. Jordan Pal’s Scylla: ...

Matthias Pintscher conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in Schumann's Symphony No. 1, and they are joined by Cristina Gómez Godoy to perform Richard Strauss's Oboe Concerto. Publicity contact: ...