Eugenie Schumann Knihy

Eugenie Schumann shares her personal recollections of growing up as the youngest daughter of renowned composer Robert Schumann and pianist Clara Schumann. The narrative delves into her experiences and insights from her studies with Johannes Brahms, offering a unique perspective on the musical legacy of her family and the influential figures of the time. Through her memories, readers gain a glimpse into the rich cultural environment that shaped her life and the world of classical music.

Eugenie Schumann, youngest daughter of the famed composer Robert Schumann and his wife Clara discusses her memories of her life, and her studies with Johannes Brahms. Drawing upon correspondences between members of the Schumann family, Eugenie relates her memories of childhood and education, and her experiences learning music under the tutorship of Johannes Brahms. The ongoing fame of her mother Clara Schumann meant the family was consistently under the musical spotlight, the public eager for each new performance and composition. Eugenie's recollections of her siblings are poignant: more than once, we hear of the pressure her siblings were under to meet the achievements of their gifted parents. Despite these stresses, Eugenie places emphasis on her mother's caring and compassionate nature ? though the encroaching demands of fame were a fact of the Schumann family life, Clara Schumann is praised for her efforts at keeping the family united.