Quick Facts
- Born in Germany
- Gifted pianist, child prodigy
- Romantic period
- Traveled around Europe giving concerts, starting at the age of 11
- At the age of 18, she performed to sold-out crowds
- Continued to tour and perform for more than 60 years
- Wife of composer, Robert Schumann
- She earned most of the money for their household, very unusual at the time
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- Clara Schumann poster (PDF)