“about Music”, The Art of Listening Programme 83

Robert Schumann’s role as a critic and editor of the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik (New Journal for Music) profoundly impacted the Romantic period's music. Schumann became what we would call today “an influencer.” As both an advocate and commentator, Schumann used his platform to shape musical tastes and promote emerging…

Robert Schumann’s role as a critic and editor of the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik (New Journal for Music) had a profound impact on the music of the Romantic period. Schumann became what we would call today “an influencer.” As both an advocate and commentator, Schumann used his platform not only…

Today we look at the influence that Beethoven had on future composers, and today specifically on Schumann who was himself an influential musical giant, and editor of the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, a new and most important and influential journal. Beethoven’s influence on the generations of composers who followed him…

Today we look at the influence that Beethoven had on future composers, and today specifically on Schumann who was himself an influential musical giant, and editor of the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, a new and most important and influential journal. Beethoven’s influence on the generations of composers who followed him…

In this programme I present some well-known music which is both inspirational and motivational, so that we can individually meditate about how our 2024 year has been. The music is by Aaron Copeland, Carl Orff, Gustav Holst, Jules Massenet, Samuel Barber, Stanley Myers, Giuseppe Verdi, Johann Strauss, and Joey Tempest.