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| { | ||
| "full_name": "Clara Schumann", | ||
| "wikipedia_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Schumann", | ||
| "first_names": "Clara Josephine", | ||
| "last_name": "Schumann", | ||
| "birth_year": 1819, | ||
| "death_year": 1896, | ||
| "events": [ | ||
| { | ||
| "section": null, | ||
| "title": "Birth", | ||
| "summary": "Clara Josephine Schumann was born to a family of pianists, with her father Friedrich Wieck and mother Mariane both being involved in music, and her mother also being a singer.", | ||
| "year": 1819, | ||
| "location": "Leipzig, Germany", | ||
| "emoji": "\ud83c\udfb9", | ||
| "fun_version": "Clara Josephine Schumann was born into a family of pianists, where the sound of piano keys jingled like breakfast bells. Her dad, Friedrich Wieck, was so into music that he probably would\u2019ve played concertos while flipping pancakes. Her mom, Mariane, wasn\u2019t just a sidekick in the opera; she was belting out arias like she was auditioning for a music career of her own! It's like they had a family band, minus the wild tours and questionable fashion choices!" | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "section": "Life", | ||
| "title": "Child Prodigy Debut", | ||
| "summary": "Clara Wieck made her official debut at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig at the young age of nine, showcasing her remarkable talent as a pianist. This marked the beginning of her transition from a child prodigy to a recognized performer.", | ||
| "year": 1828, | ||
| "location": "Leipzig", | ||
| "emoji": "\ud83c\udfb9", | ||
| "fun_version": "Clara Wieck decided that at the tender age of nine, she was ready to take the stage at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig. While most kids her age were busy mastering the art of not spilling juice on their homework, Clara was busy wowing the crowd with her piano skills! The audience probably thought, \"Is this kid really just nine or is she an ancient prodigy from the piano caverns?\" This was not just a cute little performance; it was her debut, officially graduating from child prodigy to miniature concert diva. Who knew a nine-year-old could take performing to a level only seen in seasoned artists?" | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "section": "Life", | ||
| "title": "Successful Paris Tour", | ||
| "summary": "Clara toured Paris and other European cities with her father, performing for audiences including notable figures like Goethe, who honored her with a medal. This tour further established her as a young woman performer in the musical world.", | ||
| "year": 1831, | ||
| "location": "Paris", | ||
| "emoji": "\ud83c\udf0d", | ||
| "fun_version": "Clara hit the road with her dad, not in a van but with a spectacular tour of Paris and other European hotspots! They performed for fancy crowds, including high-profile folks like Goethe, who thought she was so fabulous that he decided to break out a medal\u2014because, you know, who doesn\u2019t love shiny things? This whirlwind adventure made Clara the talk of the town as a young musical diva, proving that when life gives you cities, you convert them into concert venues!" | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "section": "Life", | ||
| "title": "Vienna Concerts", | ||
| "summary": "During a series of performances in Vienna, Clara Wieck dazzled audiences and critics alike, earning significant acclaim and being awarded the title of Royal and Imperial Austrian Chamber Virtuoso, reflecting her status as one of the leading performers of her time.", | ||
| "year": 1838, | ||
| "location": "Vienna", | ||
| "emoji": "\ud83c\udfb6", | ||
| "fun_version": "During a series of performances in Vienna, Clara Wieck not only dazzled audiences but also made critics swoon like they\u2019d just spotted a rare unicorn at a music festival. She earned the glamorous title of Royal and Imperial Austrian Chamber Virtuoso, which sounds impressive but is basically the 19th-century version of a VIP backstage pass. Seems like she wasn\u2019t just playing the piano; she was playing the crowd like a pro!" | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "section": null, | ||
| "title": "Marriage", | ||
| "summary": "Clara married the composer Robert Schumann, and together they had eight children, while also encouraging fellow composer Johannes Brahms and developing a close relationship with him.", | ||
| "year": 1840, | ||
| "location": "Germany", | ||
| "emoji": "\ud83d\udc8d", | ||
| "fun_version": "Clara found herself legally bound to the brilliant but moody composer Robert Schumann\u2014imagine a marriage where one partner creates symphonies while the other is just trying to create five minutes of peace among their eight lively children! In the midst of this musical chaos, Clara took on the role of not just a wife and mother but also a music coach and cheerleader for her buddy Johannes Brahms. Together, they developed a bond so close that it sparked more speculation than a daytime soap opera\u2014seriously, who needs reality TV?!" | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "section": "Life", | ||
| "title": "Appointment as Piano Teacher", | ||
| "summary": "Clara was appointed the first piano teacher at the newly established Dr. Hoch's Konservatorium in Frankfurt, a role in which she significantly contributed to advancing musical education and technique throughout her tenure.", | ||
| "year": 1878, | ||
| "location": "Frankfurt", | ||
| "emoji": "\ud83c\udfb9", | ||
| "fun_version": "Clara was appointed as the very first piano teacher at the brand-new Dr. Hoch's Konservatorium in Frankfurt. It was like handing the keys to a candy store to a kid with braces! During her time there, she didn\u2019t just teach piano; she practically invented musical education and technique, transforming the place into a haven for aspiring virtuosos\u2014who probably never found the off switch to their practice!" | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "section": null, | ||
| "title": "Piano Educator", | ||
| "summary": "Clara became an influential piano educator at Dr. Hoch's Konservatorium in Frankfurt, attracting international students and shaping future generations of musicians.", | ||
| "year": 1878, | ||
| "location": "Frankfurt, Germany", | ||
| "emoji": "\ud83c\udfb9", | ||
| "fun_version": "Clara became a piano educator at Dr. Hoch's Konservatorium in Frankfurt, where she attracted students from around the globe. It was said that if you could play \"Chopsticks\" without tripping over your own fingers, you were probably invited to study with her. Her lessons were so influential that even the metronome started to get nervous! Clara shaped future generations of musicians, ensuring they didn\u2019t just play the piano, but also knew how to charm an audience like a cat walking on a piano in a jazz club." | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "section": "Life", | ||
| "title": "Last Concert in Frankfurt", | ||
| "summary": "Clara Schumann played her last public concert, performing Brahms's Variations on a Theme by Haydn. This marked the conclusion of her illustrious performing career, which had spanned several decades.", | ||
| "year": 1891, | ||
| "location": "Frankfurt", | ||
| "emoji": "\ud83c\udfb5", | ||
| "fun_version": "Clara Schumann took her final bow at a concert, tickling the ivories with Brahms\u2019s Variations on a Theme by Haydn like it was the grand finale of a piano recital that decided the fate of the universe. Imagine the applause! Decades of dazzling performances wrapped up in one evening, where Clara definitely didn\u2019t tell the audience, \"This is the last time you're going to see me play, so make it count!\" It\u2019s been quite the journey, full of keys and notes \u2014 and now she was ready for a well-deserved diva retirement. Watch out, Netflix; Clara Schumann\u2019s story is coming for that documentary spot!" | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "section": null, | ||
| "title": "Death", | ||
| "summary": "Clara Schumann died in Frankfurt, having made a significant impact on music through her performances and compositions, and she was buried beside her husband Robert Schumann in Bonn.", | ||
| "year": 1896, | ||
| "location": "Frankfurt, Germany", | ||
| "emoji": "\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f", | ||
| "fun_version": "Clara Schumann kicked the piano keys a few last times in Frankfurt before joining her husband Robert for an eternal duet in Bonn. Her performances might have made people weep\u2014or at least made their cats cover their ears from the noise. Let's just say, if music had a Hall of Fame, she\u2019d have a statue made out of gold-plated pianos. After all, she didn't just play the music; she practically threw it at the audience! Now, she and Robert are chilling beside each other, probably arguing over who played Chopin better." | ||
| } | ||
| ], | ||
| "works": [ | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "4 Polonaises, Op.1", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/4_Polonaises,_Op.1_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1831 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Etude in A-flat major, WoO 4", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Etude_in_A-flat_major,_WoO_4_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1831 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Romance vari\u00e9e, Op.3", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Romance_vari\u00e9e,_Op.3_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1831 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Caprices en forme de valses, Op.2", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Caprices_en_forme_de_valses,_Op.2_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1832 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Piano Concerto, Op.7", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto,_Op.7_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1833 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "4 Pi\u00e8ces caract\u00e9ristiques, Op.5", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/4_Pi\u00e8ces_caract\u00e9ristiques,_Op.5_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1835 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Soir\u00e9es musicales, Op.6", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Soir\u00e9es_musicales,_Op.6_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1836 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Variations de Concert, Op.8", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Variations_de_Concert,_Op.8_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1837 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Scherzo No.1, Op.10", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Scherzo_No.1,_Op.10_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1838 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Souvenir de Vienne, Op.9", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Souvenir_de_Vienne,_Op.9_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1838 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "3 Romances, Op.11", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/3_Romances,_Op.11_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1839 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Am Strande", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Am_Strande_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1840 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Volkslied", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Volkslied_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1840 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Die gute Nacht, die ich dir sage", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Die_gute_Nacht,_die_ich_dir_sage_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1841 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Lieder, Op.12", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Lieder,_Op.12_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1841 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Piano Sonata in G minor", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_in_G_minor_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1841 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Lorelei", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Lorelei_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1843 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "O weh des Scheidens, das er tat", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/O_weh_des_Scheidens,_das_er_tat_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1843 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "6 Lieder, Op.13", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/6_Lieder,_Op.13_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1844 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Impromptu in E major", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Impromptu_in_E_major_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1844 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "3 Preludes and Fugues, Op.16", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/3_Preludes_and_Fugues,_Op.16_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1845 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "4 Pi\u00e8ces fugitives, Op.15", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/4_Pi\u00e8ces_fugitives,_Op.15_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1845 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Scherzo No.2, Op.14", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Scherzo_No.2,_Op.14_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1845 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Beim Abschied", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Beim_Abschied_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1846 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Mein Stern!", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Mein_Stern!_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1846 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Piano Trio in G minor, Op.17", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Trio_in_G_minor,_Op.17_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1846 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Konzertsatz in F minor", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Konzertsatz_in_F_minor_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1847 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "3 Romances, Op.21", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/3_Romances,_Op.21_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1853 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "3 Romances, Op.22", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/3_Romances,_Op.22_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1853 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "6 Lieder, Op.23", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/6_Lieder,_Op.23_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1853 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Das Veilchen", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Das_Veilchen_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1853 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Romanze in A minor, WoO 28", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Romanze_in_A_minor,_WoO_28_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1853 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Variationen \u00fcber ein Thema von Robert Schumann, Op.20", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Variationen_\u00fcber_ein_Thema_von_Robert_Schumann,_Op.20_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1853 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Einfache Praeludien f\u00fcr Sch\u00fcler", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Einfache_Praeludien_f\u00fcr_Sch\u00fcler_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1895 | ||
| }, | ||
| { | ||
| "title": "Praeludien", | ||
| "imslp_url": "https://imslp.org/wiki/Praeludien_(Schumann,_Clara)", | ||
| "year": 1895 | ||
| } | ||
| ] | ||
| } |
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