The four symphonies of Robert Schumann (1810-1856) have endured more than their fair share of criticism, neglect, and mishandling over the years, particularly compared with the hallowed treatment… By ...

Regular patrons of the San Francisco Symphony have known for the past few years that this set was coming, as Michael Tilson Thomas and the orchestra unveiled, one by one, live performances of the ...

A tortured Romantic genius — destined to die young — celebrates the beauty of nature and the majesty of a medieval cathedral. Robert and Clara Schumann arrived in the Rhineland city of Dusseldorf on 2 ...

There are no special T-shirts on sale as swag for the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s “Schumann Focus” festival, the way there have been for Gustavo Dudamel’s Beethoven and Mahler symphony cycles at Walt ...

Throughout the week Classic FM’s presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. This week: Schumann: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 – by ...

If ever evidence were needed of decline among classical music’s major recording companies, the decision of the Berlin Philharmonic to start up its own Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings label would ...

For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life.

Taking a cue from other renowned orchestras, the Berlin Philharmonic has recently launched its own label. The move offers greater autonomy to the orchestra over handling its recordings in an industry ...

Grammy Award winner Paavo Järvi talks about his passion for Robert Schumann's music. Paavo Järvi and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen have already taken part in another outstanding documentary ...