Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor
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Robert Schumann's wife Clara encouraged him to write for orchestra. The Piano Concerto in A minor was one of the results of her encouragement. It was not well received at first, as it presented a new (or newish) model where the piano and orchestra were given almost equal prominence. But over time, and thanks mainly to the efforts of Clara Schumann, it has rightfully become a concert favourite.