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A piano prodigy, Clara Schumann made her professional debut in her native city of Leipzig, Germany, at the age of nine. By the time she was twelve, the young virtuoso had embarked on her first European concert tour. Clara dazzled her audiences with the emotional depth of her playing and her remarkable musicianship. Clara's renown as a world-class musician continued to grow after her marriage to composer Robert Schumann and the birth of their eight children. She enjoyed a life long career, performing until shortly before her death at seventy-six. Throughout her life, music remained a source of inspiration. Clara could draw strength from the piano even at the saddest times. The fascinating biography of this exceptionally accomplished, strong, resilient woman includes many of Clara's letters and diary entries. It is gorgeously illustrated with portraits and photographs of the members of the famous musical community surrounding Clara and compelling images of the piano virtuoso throughout her life.
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