Classical Masterpieces
Schumann's Symphony Nr. 3, the "Rhenish"
Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856) fought a life-long battle against depression. Between two periods of crisis – isolation in Dresden and the years of his final illness – Schumann and his wife, Clara, enjoyed some happy years in Düsseldorf. It is thanks to this intermezzo that he was able to compose some of the great works of Romanticism, including his "Rhenish Symphony", which he wrote in only four weeks. Its five movements radiate joy and cheerfulness.
Broadcast Times: Sat, 5.8.2006 18:30 UTC; Sun 6.8.2006 6:30 UTC; Mon 7.8.2006 0:30 UTC, 12:30 UTC
