Robert Schumann | Introduction to his famous and representative works
Composer Robert Schumann, regarded as a romantic successor to Beethoven and Schubert, left works across a wide range of genres, from symphonies to choral music.
His output has so far been particularly noted for piano pieces and lieder.
Skillfully blending both Classical and Romantic styles, he produced many lyrical, romantic works unlike those of any other composer.
Here, we’ve picked out some of Schumann’s masterpieces and signature pieces.
Be sure to listen to Schumann’s works, which left a profound influence on later composers.
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| Robert Schumann | Introduction to his famous and representative works | |||
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| 1 | KreislerianaRobert Schumann | play_arrow | They say it was written in just four days in 1838... |
| 2 | Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major “Spring”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Composed between January and February 1841, … |
| 3 | Piano Concerto in A minorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann's only piano concerto. 1… |
| 4 | Piano Quintet in E-flat majorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s chamber music composed in 1842… |
| 5 | Scenes from ChildhoodRobert Schumann | play_arrow | One of the representative piano works composed by Schumann is... |
| 6 | Adagio and AllegroRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Composed in 1849, for horn and piano… |
| 7 | CarnivalRobert Schumann | ![]() | Composed between 1834 and 1835… |
| 8 | Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major “Rhenish”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The symphony Schumann composed in 1850 is… |
| 9 | Symphonic EtudesRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Conceived in 1834, this work features Baron F... |
| 10 | Song: A Woman’s Love and LifeRobert Schumann | play_arrow | The song cycle that Schumann worked on in 1840... |
| 11 | Song Cycle “A Poet’s Love”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A poem by the German writer Heinrich Heine… |
| 12 | Symphony No. 4 in D minorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | In Schumann’s final symphony, his wife Clara’s ... |
| 13 | Arabesque in C majorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A piano piece titled “Arabesque” is… |
| 14 | PapillonRobert Schumann | play_arrow | This work draws on Jean Paul, a writer Schumann loved to read… |
| 15 | Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Ignaz Moscheles, who was a pianist… |
| 16 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 10 “The Merry Farmer”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | In just two weeks by Robert Schumann... |
| 17 | Fantasia in C majorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | The Fantasy composed by Schumann in 1836... |
| 18 | Carnival Clowns of ViennaRobert Schumann | play_arrow | This piece, composed in Vienna in 1839... |
| 19 | Fantasiestücke, Op. 12Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Fantasiestücke, Op. …, composed in 1837 |
| 20 | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann, in works such as fantasies and variations, … |
| 21 | Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s first violin… |
| 22 | Myrthen (Song Cycle)Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Myrtle Flowers was the first work Schumann composed... |
| 23 | Flower Song in D-flat majorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Inspired by the literature of the German writer Jean Paul… |
| 24 | Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11 No. 1 “II. Theme and Variations” Op. 118a-2Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The charm of variations filled with love for children |
| 25 | Carnival Jest from Vienna, Op. 26 No. 1 “Allegro”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A composer representing the German Romantic movement of the 19th century… |
| 26 | Scene of the ForestRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A collection of nine solo piano pieces. German poetry… |
| 27 | Three Fantasy Pieces, Op. 111Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A collection of three piano solo pieces, with the first and second... |
| 28 | Konzertstück for Four Horns and OrchestraRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Composed in 1849, for four horns and o… |
| 29 | Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Piano Sonata No. 2 was actually the last one composed. |
| 30 | Avec Variations, Op. 1Robert Schumann | play_arrow | "Avec Variations, Op. 1" is by Robert... |
| 31 | TraumereiRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s piano piece is beautiful yet lonely. |
| 32 | Album for ChildrenRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A collection of short piano pieces consisting of 43 works in total. Among them, the ... |
| 33 | “Butterflies” Op. 2, IntroductionRobert Schumann | play_arrow | The introduction depicting the scene of a masked ball is softly... |
| 34 | Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 8 “The Brave Horseman”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A lively piece! This piece was composed in 1848 by Ku… |
| 35 | Requiem in D-flat majorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | The Requiem composed by Schumann... |
| 36 | Symphony No. 2 in C majorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Composed in 1845–1846, the Symphony No. … |
| 37 | Arabesque in C major, Op. 18Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s great masterpiece “Arabesque …” |
| 38 | Scenes from Childhood No. 1: Of Foreign Lands and PeoplesRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Since many people say they’ve heard it at least once… |
| 39 | Piano Concerto, First MovementRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s Piano Concerto: the blossoming of his orchestral talent |
| 40 | Symphony No. 1 “Spring”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | As the subtitle “Spring” suggests, it’s bright and full of cheer… |
| 41 | “Butterflies,” Op. 2: No. 10, “Unmasking the Mask”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s piano suite, a masterpiece brimming with lyric poetry |
| 42 | “Butterflies,” Op. 2, No. 12: “Final Scene and the Returning Brothers”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The fl… of Robert Schumann’s Op. 2, “Papillons” |
| 43 | “Butterflies” Op. 2 No. 1 “Masquerade”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s waltz: light and lively, with a touch of brilliance. |
| 44 | “Butterflies,” Op. 2, No. 3: “Waltz”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s early work “Papillons” is... |
| 45 | “Butterfly,” Op. 2, No. 6: “Waltz of the Wurzel”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Consisting of 12 short pieces that dance gracefully like butterflies… |
| 46 | Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 2: PierrotRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s Pierrot pieces depict delicate emotions. |
| 47 | Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 5 — EusebiusRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann's works, a world of quiet dreams |
| 48 | Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11, No. 2: “3. Evening Song” Op. 118b-3Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s heartwarming piano piece |
| 49 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 35 “Mignon”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | I was deeply moved by the girl Mignon who appears in Goethe’s novel… |
| 50 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, No. 5: An Important EventRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A charming miniature that depicts a child's worldview |
| 51 | Alliance de David, Dance Collection No. 18, Non presto, C major — not fastRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A serene, small piece by Schumann brimming with poetic sentiment |
| 52 | Morning Songs No. 1: In a calm tempoRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A Schumann piano piece expressing the quiet of morning. |
| 53 | Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 12 – ChopinRobert Schumann | ![]() | Schumann’s masterpiece filled with love for Chopin |
| 54 | Brave Rider (from “Album for Children”)Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A surge of flowing sounds and a powerful rhythm... |
| 55south_east | Brave Rider from ‘Album for Children’Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A surge of flowing sounds and a powerful rhythm... |
| 56 | Kreisleriana, Op. 16 No. 7Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A passionate minor-key piece: Schumann’s anguish |
| 57 | Album for the Young, Op. 68-4 “Chorale”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A relatively easy piece by Robert Schumann… |
| 58 | Cello Concerto in A minorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A work from 1850. A Romantic cello concerto... |
| 59 | Piano Quartet in E-flat majorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | This work dates from 1842, known as the “Year of Chamber Music”… |
| 60 | Manfred OvertureRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Premiered in 1852, for soloists and chorus, O... |
| 61 | Violin Sonata No. 2 in D minorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Just 40 days after Violin Sonata No. 1... |
| 62 | Violin Concerto in A minorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s posthumous work. The violinist Joa... |
| 63 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 16 “First Sorrow”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The 19th-century German composer, Robert Schu... |
| 64 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 18: “The Reaper’s Song”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Robert Schumann gave the names of his three daughters… |
| 65 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 2: “Soldiers’ March”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | In the second piece of “Album for the Young,” Wa… |
| 66 | Morning SongRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Composed in 1853 and also known as the Song of Dawn... |
| 67 | Paradise and PellyRobert Schumann | play_arrow | An oratorio composed by Schumann. Irela… |
| 68 | Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 8: “The Brave Knight”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The composer representing German Romanticism, Robel… |
| 69 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 No. 7 “Träumerei”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A composer representative of the Romantic movement born in Germany, … |
| 70 | Toccata in C major, Op. 7Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The piece renowned as one of Schumann’s most difficult works, “Tocc… |
| 71 | Requiem in D-flat major, Op. 148Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A poetic and beautiful Requiem that Schumann wrote for himself. |
| 72south_east | Album for the Young, Op. 68: No. 8 “The Brave Knight”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The composer representing German Romanticism, Robel… |
| 73 | Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 |
| 74 | Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: FlyingRobert Schumann | play_arrow | German Romantic composer Robert Schu... |
| 75 | Fantasy Pieces: Flight, Op. 12 No. 2Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s masterpiece, “Fantasiestücke …” |
| 76 | Dreaming (Träumerei) from Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A composer representing the German Romantic movement of the 19th century… |
| 77 | Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 118a-1 in G majorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | He left behind numerous works with the word 'child' in their titles... |
| 78 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15-13 “The Poet Speaks”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A gentle song by a poet speaking to children |
| 79 | Op. 68, No. 4 (Chorale)Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Works by the Romantic composer Schumann |
| 80south_east | Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 118 No. 1 “1. Allegro” Op. 118a-1Robert Schumann | play_arrow | He left behind numerous works with the word 'child' in their titles... |
| 81 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 10 “The Happy Farmer”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Composed by Robert Schumann in just two weeks… |
| 82 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 16: “First Sorrow”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A poignant scene where tears quietly trickle down... |
| 83 | Album for Children, Op. 68 No. 18: “The Reaper’s Song”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The 18th piece, “...”, from Album for the Young |
| 84 | Album for the Young, Op. 68-2 “Soldiers’ March”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | You can picture soldiers marching in lockstep... |
| 85south_east | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 No. 13: “The Poet Speaks”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A gentle song by a poet speaking to children |
| 86 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 No. 1: ‘Of Foreign Lands and Peoples’Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s masterpiece that “depicts a child’s heart”... |
| 87 | Arabesque in C major, Op. 18Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A number of beautiful piano pieces for children and younger generations… |
| 88 | Album Leaf, Op. 124-13 “Larghetto”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A choral passage where multiple voices move in the same rhythm... |
| 89 | Album Leaf, Op. 124 No. 6 “Lullaby”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The piano collection of short pieces in 20 numbers, “Album…” |
| 90 | Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Cello Concerto composed by Robert Schumann… |
| 91 | German-style waltzRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Carnaval: Schumann’s work infused with his feelings for Ernestine |
| 92 | Papillons No. 2, Op. 2 in E-flat majorRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Introduction to Schumann's piano pieces for spring |
| 93 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 38: In Winter Time IRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s winter miniatures: delicate tone colors and sensitivity |
| 94 | Jugend-Album (Album for the Young), Op. 68 No. 39: Wintertime IIRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s piano piece imbued with winter emotions |
| 95 | Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 “Rhenish”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony expresses the charms of the region. |
| 96 | Symphony No. 3 “Rhenish”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s piano piece expressing river scenes |
| 97 | Symphony No. 4, Movement IRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann, from January to February 1841,… |
| 98 | Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The composer Robert Schu—, a leading figure of the Romantic era, |
| 99 | Etude in the Form of Variations, Op. 13 — Posthumous No. 5Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A composer who represents the 19th-century German Romantic movement, Ro... |
| 100 | Album for the Young, Op. 68: No. 1 “Melody”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s piano piece for children, “Melody” |
| 101 | Album for the Young, Op. 68: No. 2 “Soldiers’ March”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | This piece was composed by Robert Schumann at the age of 18… |
| 102 | Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 8: The Brave RiderRobert Schumann | play_arrow | German composer Robert …, a leading figure of the Romantic era |
| 103 | Arabesque, Op. 18Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Arabesque has been composed by various pianists... |
| 104 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 10: The Happy FarmerRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s “Album for the Young”… |
| 105 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A leading composer of the German Romantic school, Schu... |
| 106south_east | Kinderszenen, Op. 15, No. 7: “Träumerei”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Robert, a composer representing the German Romantic school… |
| 107 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, No. 7 “Träumerei”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Träumerei composed by Robert Schumann... |
| 108 | Scenes from Childhood No. 7 “Träumerei”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s famous piece “Träumerei” |
| 109 | Dreaming (Träumerei) from Scenes from ChildhoodRobert Schumann | play_arrow | When it comes to Robert Schumann, he is a German... |
| 110 | Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 2 “Flying”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s masterpiece, “Fantasiestücke …” |
| 111 | Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 2, “Aufschwung” (Flight)Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A composer representing the German Romantic movement of the 19th century… |
| 112 | Fantasy Miniatures No. 2: FlightRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Like the run-up of someone about to take flight... |
| 113 | Beloved May,Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Famous Pieces from Schumann's Album for the Young |
| 114 | Forest Scene Op. 82-1: Entrance to the ForestRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Forest Scenes, Op. 82 consists of nine pieces... |
| 115 | Forest Scenes, Op. 82-3: “Lonely Flower”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Feel as if you’re moving through a quiet forest while listening… |
| 116 | “In the wonderful month of May,” from the song cycle “A Poet’s Love”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The song cycle composed by Schumann in 1840… |
| 117 | “In the Beautiful Month of May” from the song cycle “Dichterliebe,” Op. 48Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Composed by Robert Schumann in 1840… |
| 118 | The Beautiful FarmerRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A difficult piece that can be reproduced if you stick to the basic practice. |
| 119 | Colorful Miniatures, Op. 99-4: Five Musical Sketchbooks, No. 1Robert Schumann | play_arrow | "Colorful Miniatures, Op. 99-4" is un… |
| 120 | Three RomancesRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Throughout, Schumann's ‘Träumerei’… |
| 121 | SupercalifragilisticexpialidociousRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A song that further fuels the excitement of the heated sports day events... |
| 122 | Album for the Young, Op. 68-14: Little StudyRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Play quietly and with the utmost evenness… |
| 123 | Album for the Young, Op. 68-1 “Melody”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s efforts for children and the younger generation… |
| 124south_east | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 14 “Little Study”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Play quietly and with the utmost evenness… |
| 125 | ‘Of Foreign Lands and Peoples’ from ‘Scenes from Childhood’Robert Schumann | play_arrow | A scene of children absorbed in tales of foreign lands |
| 126south_east | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 1: MelodyRobert Schumann | play_arrow | For children and the younger generation, Robert Schuma... |
| 127 | Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 “Rhenish”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann's heroic and brilliant music |
| 128 | Scenes from Childhood No. 7: Träumerei (Dreams)Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Schumann’s famous piece “Scenes from Childhood,” Traumerei |
| 129 | springRobert Schumann | play_arrow | Spring, flower buds and lives released from the cold... |
| 130 | “Flight” from Fantasiestücke, Op. 12Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Characteristics of Beethoven’s Symphony of Fate |
| 131 | Joyful FarmerRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A composer from Germany who represents the Romantic era, Sch… |
| 132 | Mai, lieber MaiRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A small piece barely 2 minutes and 40 seconds in performance length... |
| 133 | From ‘Scenes from Childhood,’ No. 1 ‘Of Foreign Lands and Peoples’Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The song used in the “Older Brother and Younger Brother” arc is, do... |
| 134 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15-1: ‘Of Foreign Lands and Peoples’Robert Schumann | play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s masterpiece that “depicts a child’s heart”... |
| 135 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 No. 7 “Träumerei”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | I found myself enchanted by the dreamy, beautiful melody… |
| 136 | Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 No. 2 “Aufschwung”Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The composer Robert Schu—, a leading figure of the Romantic era, |
| 137 | Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The composer representing the German Romantic school, Robel... |
| 138 | Fantasia in C major, Op. 17Robert Schumann | play_arrow | The Romantic master, Robert Schumann, ... |


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