Heinz Holliger begins his survey of Schumann's orchestral music at the beginning. The Symphony in D minor was composed in 1841, straight after the First Symphony, and 10 years later, after revision, ...

All this week, we'll be focusing our lens on the music of Robert Schumann and the lasting impact of his work. Leading the conversation is pianist Jonathan Biss, who's making a 30-concert project out ...

If I had listened to these rival versions without knowing their provenance, I probably would have sworn Oramo’s came from central Europe and Luisi’s from the leaner-sounding Nordic fringe. But no: ...

Throughout the week Classic FM’s presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. This week: Schumann: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 – by ...

If you play these two Schumann symphonies in reverse order, beginning with the third (the Rhenish) then your first impression of this disc will be very different. Philippe Herreweghe's account of that ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Changed times: it seems only yesterday that the Berlin Philharmonic was Deutsche Grammophon’s in-house orchestra.

The author of a newly reissued Robert Schumann biography presents a guide to the misunderstood composer's life and music. 5 Things You Never Knew About Schumann 5 Things You Never Knew About Schumann ...