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Sounds Like with Sean Chen - Ciphers and Schumann

Robert Schumann contributed music in support of a new statue in Bonn Germany honoring one of his composing heroes, Ludwig van Beethoven.
Robert Schumann contributed music in support of a new statue in Bonn Germany honoring one of his composing heroes, Ludwig van Beethoven.

Composer Robert Schumann loved puzzles and secret codes. In his music, he snuck in secret love letters, and paid tribute to musical heroes.

Music referenced in this episode:

Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17: I. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen
by Robert Schumann

An die ferne Geliebte, Op. 98
by Ludwig van Beethoven

Sean Chen creates custom musical mashups for Classical KC's "Sounds Like with Sean Chen."
Sam Wisman is Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3