Arts & Entertainment
The Life of Virtuoso Clara Schumann Presented June 16 at Park Ridge Library
Want to hear a fabulous love story and some inspiring music? Join us June 16 at 2 p.m. at the Park Ridge Library.
Sponsored by The Summit of Uptown
Come to hear about one of the truly great love stories of all time at The Park Ridge Library on Tuesday, June 16. The Life of Virtuoso Clara Schumann sponsored by The Summit of Uptown is presented at 2 p.m. The library is located at 20 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge.
The program adapted and presented by Betsey Means will include a musical performance by Pianist Karen Berk Barak. There is no charge for the program, but reservations are required by calling 847-825-1161, ext. 129. Light refreshments will be served.
Clara Schumann (1819-1896) was the prodigy daughter of a remarkable piano teacher, Frederich Wieck who developed from a mere “Wunderkind” into a widely acclaimed virtuoso in her teens. The young Robert Schumann became a resident piano pupil at the Wieck household. Clara, a brilliant performer, and Robert, a gifted composer, fell in love.
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The couple’s marriage became one of the great true love stories of all time. Clara was eternally grateful for the art that was to sustain her through a lifetime of tragedy and triumph.
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