Robert Schumann
1810-1856
Robert Schumann was a leading German Romantic composer born in Zwickau. His poetic style reflects his deep literary sensibility, and his wife Clara Schumann was herself a renowned pianist and composer. His pedagogical piano collection Album for the Young remains beloved for its simple yet evocative miniatures for children and families. This site includes 63 of his works, including several pieces from that collection.
Works by Schumann (63 pieces)
Album for the Young Op.6820
A collection of 43 piano pieces Schumann gave to his daughter Marie for her seventh birthday — musically rich works enjoyable for children and adults alike.
Albumblätter Op.1241
A set of 20 short pieces Schumann composed at various points in his life, gathering contrasting moods into a single varied collection.
Kinderszenen Op.157
A suite of 13 pieces Schumann composed in 1838, including "Träumerei," evoking an adult's poetic recollection of childhood.
Piano Pieces13
A broad collection of standalone piano pieces not belonging to any specific set, offering hundreds of varied character pieces to explore and compare.
3 Romanzen Op.281
Three romances Schumann composed in 1839, marked by lyrical, beautiful melodies typical of Romantic-era piano music.
Piano Sonatas4
Piano sonatas representative of the Classical and Romantic eras, including Beethoven's early works — substantial multi-movement pieces throughout.
Fugues2
Contrapuntal works influenced by Bach, where each composer's individuality shines through a strict formal structure.
Études3
A collection of études by various composers, including Chopin's famous "Revolutionary" Étude, designed to build finger independence and expressive technique.
Variations2
Works written in theme-and-variations form, where a single melody is transformed in many different ways.
Toccatas1
Keyboard works with an improvisatory character, alternating between virtuosic passages and contrapuntal sections.
Fantasias3
Piano works with a free, improvisatory character, ranging from Bach to Chopin and Beethoven, each shaped by imaginative, fantasy-like ideas.
Marches1
Marches defined by their strong, steady rhythm, spanning from Bach's keyboard works to Sousa's popular American marches.
Character Pieces3
Character pieces that depict a specific mood or scene, including Beethoven's Bagatelles — short works full of distinct personality.
Arabesques1
Works titled "Arabesque," including Debussy's two impressionist pieces and a work by Schumann, all defined by graceful, flowing melodic lines.
Piano Pieces1
Late piano pieces by Brahms, marked by deep lyricism and introspective beauty, often ranked among the pinnacles of Romantic piano music.