From the Archives - Barenboim conducts Schumann

By Frank Byrne,

Brooke Knoll

Published April 29, 2024 at 3:16 PM CDT

Robert Schumann aspired to be a great pianist but following a hand injury, turned to composing. He had a complicated, tragic life but produced some of the most beautiful melodies ever put to paper. Hear Schumann’s music conducted by one of his most sympathetic interpreters: Daniel Barenboim.

Compositions and Recordings

Symphony No. 2 in C major
by Robert Schumann
Daniel Barenboim with the Berlin Staatskapelle

Manfred Overture Op. 115
by Robert Schumann
Daniel Barenboim with the Chicago Symphony

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.

Brooke Knoll

Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.