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Classical Masterpieces

Schumann's Symphony Nr. 3, the "Rhenish"

Robert Schumann’s Symphony Nr.3 is one of the most famous orchestral works between those of Beethoven and Brahms. The "Rhenish" contains no trace of the sickness and depression of his final years.

Robert Schumann in the animated sequence

Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856) fought a life-long battle against depression. Between two periods of crisis – isolation in Dresden and the years of his final illness – Schumann and his wife, Clara, enjoyed some happy years in Düsseldorf. It is thanks to this intermezzo that he was able to compose some of the great works of Romanticism, including his "Rhenish Symphony", which he wrote in only four weeks. Its five movements radiate joy and cheerfulness.

Broadcast Times: Sat, 5.8.2006 18:30 UTC; Sun 6.8.2006 6:30 UTC; Mon 7.8.2006 0:30 UTC, 12:30 UTC

Audios and videos on the topic

The concert recording as Audio on Demand

The television documentary as Video on Demand