Living with Clara, Robert and Johannes

PUBLISHED June 23rd, 2014 02:41 am | UPDATED May 9th, 2018 03:13 am

The love story of one of Romantic period’s most famous married couple tells of a difficult beginning and tragic end. Clara Schumann was the tireless champion of her husband’s music. But unbeknownst to many, besides being an acclaimed piano virtuoso of her time, Clara too was an accomplished composer.

In 1853, a 20-year old Brahms became acquainted with the Schumanns. Their steadfast friendship was to take a different turn when Robert had to be admitted into an asylum after a failed suicide attempt. In the difficult time which followed and even beyond Robert’s death in 1856, Clara seek much comfort from Brahms who stood in to help the widow and mother of eight. The two were caught in an intricate relationship, an intimacy bounded by mutual admiration and devotion that sparked much controversy.

But speculations and debate aside, may the richness and intensity of their relationships be told through the evening’s selection of music.

Programme:

Clara Schumann- Three Romances Op. 22 (tr. for oboe and piano)

Johannes Brahms- Klavierstücke Op. 119 for solo piano

Robert Schumann- Adagio and Allegro for oboe and piano
Johannes Brahms- Sonata for violin and piano in G Major

Tickets are going for $10 and are available at the Arts House Box Office. The performance starts at 8pm till 9pm. For more information, visit the [event page](http://theartshouse.com.sg/Programmes/EventPage.aspx?EventID=3648).