Robert And Clara Schumann

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What caused the end of Robert and Clara Schumann's marriage?
- Robert died at an early age
- Robert left Clara for a concert violinist
- Clara died in childbirth

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Explore the lives and contributions of Robert and Clara Schumann in this engaging quiz. Assess your knowledge on topics from their marriage's impact on Robert's compositions to their influence on other composers like Chopin and Brahms. Ideal for learners interested in music history and the Romantic era.

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Clara was an accomplished and well-known:
- Composer
- Operatic soprano
- Concert pianist
Correct Answer

A. Concert pianist

Explanation

Clara was an accomplished and well-known concert pianist because the question states that she was a composer, operatic soprano, and concert pianist. Since the other two options (composer and operatic soprano) are already mentioned, the only option left is concert pianist. Therefore, it can be inferred that Clara's area of expertise was playing the piano in concerts.

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3.

Late in his life, Robert suffered from:
- Mental illness
- Tuberculosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Correct Answer

A. Mental illness

Explanation

Late in his life, Robert suffered from mental illness. This could have manifested as various psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Mental illness can significantly impact a person's thoughts, emotions, and behavior, leading to disturbances in daily functioning and overall well-being. It is important to seek appropriate medical care and support for individuals experiencing mental health issues to improve their quality of life and promote recovery.

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In addition to composing, Robert founded and edited Neue Zeitschrift fuer Musik which is:
- A Who's Who registry of musicians
- A music journal still in existence today
- A catalog of compositions by German composers
Correct Answer

A. A music journal still in existence today

Explanation

The given correct answer states that Neue Zeitschrift fuer Musik is a music journal still in existence today. This suggests that Robert not only composed music but also founded and edited a music journal that is still active.

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Besides her husband, with which composer did Clara develop a close relationship?
- Johannes Brahms
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Franz Liszt
Correct Answer

A. Johannes Brahms

Explanation

Clara developed a close relationship with Johannes Brahms. Brahms was a German composer and pianist who became a close friend and confidant of Clara. They shared a deep musical connection and collaborated on several projects. Brahms greatly admired Clara's talent and respected her as a fellow musician. Their relationship was characterized by mutual respect, support, and artistic collaboration.

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6.

Through Robert's influence, he helped to launch the careers of:
- Chopin and Brahms
- Berlioz and Schubert
- Liszt and Mendelssohn
Correct Answer

A. Chopin and Brahms

Explanation

Robert's influence refers to the influence of a person named Robert on the careers of certain individuals. The correct answer suggests that Robert helped launch the careers of Chopin and Brahms. This means that Robert played a significant role in promoting and supporting the early careers of these two composers.

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7.

A remarkable outpouring of Lieder by Robert Schumann such as the example in this link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nNmoJkjQ9w), coincided with:
- His appointment as conductor of an orchestra
- His marriage to Clara
- His attempted suicide
Correct Answer

A. His marriage to Clara

Explanation

The correct answer is his marriage to Clara. The remarkable outpouring of Lieder by Robert Schumann coincided with his marriage to Clara. This suggests that his marriage to Clara had a significant impact on his musical output and creativity. It is possible that his love and connection with Clara inspired him to compose and express his emotions through his music.

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Clara survived her husband by many years, concertizing, editing a complete edition publication of her husband's works, and teaching at a Conservatory in Frankfurt. By how many years did she outlive Robert?
- 20 years
- 30 years
- 40 years
Correct Answer

A. 40 years

Explanation

Clara outlived her husband, Robert, by 40 years. This means that she lived for 40 years after Robert's death. During this time, she continued her musical career by concertizing, edited a complete edition publication of Robert's works, and taught at a Conservatory in Frankfurt.

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Robert And Clara Schumann

What caused the end of Robert and Clara Schumann's marriage?

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Clara was an accomplished and well-known:

Late in his life, Robert suffered from:

In addition to composing, Robert founded and edited Neue Zeitschrift fuer Musik which is:

Besides her husband, with which composer did Clara develop a close relationship?

Through Robert's influence, he helped to launch the careers of:

A remarkable outpouring of Lieder by Robert Schumann such as the example in this link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nNmoJkjQ9w), coincided with:

Clara survived her husband by many years, concertizing, editing a complete edition publication of her husband's works, and teaching at a Conservatory in Frankfurt. By how many years did she outlive Robert?