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Schumann Overcame Considerable Challenge to Compose
Robert Schumann was known for many things. Robert Schuman composer is the most well known and much loved. As a composer his fame has endured for his skills at experimentation and innovation with various musical styles. He is considered one of the most influential Classical composers of his time period. His works include hundreds of compositions, including 168 songs written for piano in a single year. All of this work was completed before he took his own life at the age of only 46. And his influence was felt on the work of his wife Clara, a famous composer in her own right as well as Brahms, whom was taught by the couple.