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In Sickness and Health

Donald Macleod in 'In Sickness and in Health' introduces the disorders that plagued Schumann for much of his life. And find out what happened in the nail-biting saga of Robert and Clara's engagement.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Robert Schumann

    MYRTEN Op.25 – Der Nussbaum (The Nut Tree)

    Performer: Dorothea Röschmann (soprano), Graham Johnson (piano)

    • HYPERION CDJ33107.
    • 7.
  • Robert Schumann

    Overture, Scherzo & Finale Op.52

    Performer: Swedish Chamber Orchestra Performer: Thomas Dausgaard (conductor)

    • BIS SACD 1569.
    • 8 to 10.
  • Robert Schumann

    Das Paradies und die Peri Op.50

    Performer: Barbara Bonney (soprano – Peri), Bernarda Fink (contralto – The Angel), Christoph Prégardien (tenor), Neill Archer (tenor – The Young man), The Monteverdi Choir, Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantiques, John Eliot Gardiner (conductor)

    • ARCHIV 457 6602.
  • Robert Schumann

    Studies for Pedal Piano Op.56 – No.5 Canon in B Minor

    Performer: John Scott (organ) of St Paul’s Cathedral, London

    • CASTLE CICD 1007.
    • 5.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 9 Jun 2010 12:00
  • Wed 9 Jun 2010 22:00
  • Wed 4 Jan 2012 12:00
  • Wed 4 Jan 2012 18:00

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