Schumann Symphony No. 2

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Joshua Weilerstein

Clarinet, Timpani, Performing, Trombone, Cello, Trumpet, Bassoon, Classicalmusic, Performing Arts, Arts, Violin, Flute, Piano, Conductor, Music, Weilerstein

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🗓️ 9 September 2021

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Schumann’s life was marked with severe mental health issues. In 1844, Schumann suffered one of his worst breakdowns yet. He was dizzy, weak, had vision problems, couldn’t sleep, and couldn't listen to music. By 1845 Schumann slowly began to recover and the first wholly new work he produced was a symphony in C Major. As Schumann said, “I began to feel more myself when I wrote the last movement, and was assuredly better....still, it reminds me of dark days.” Today, we'll talk all about this huge symphony!

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0:00.0	This podcast is for anyone who loves classical music, works in the field, or is just getting
0:18.7	ready to dive in to this amazing world of incredible music.
0:22.8	Before we get started, I want to thank my new Patreon sponsors, Anthony, Donald, Jeremy,
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0:49.0	So I am in Tampere Finland this week.
0:51.2	We're doing a program that was cut a little bit due to COVID regulations.
0:54.6	We're doing Duvorgiax, amazing seventh symphony in Shostakovich's first piano concerted
1:00.0	with the wonderful pianist, Dimitri Mazlev.
1:02.2	We just had our first rehearsal and things are already going really great, so I can't wait
1:05.6	for the concert.
1:07.0	I did want to remind you again of the special Patreon exclusive video episode about Brahms's
1:13.0	first symphony coming at the end of this month.
1:16.5	That show will be taking place on September 27th.
1:18.5	It will also be archived for future viewing.
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