Clara '96 at ClaraSchumann.net


FAQ Frequently Asked Questions ...

 ... about Clara Schumann and about her website


Q.
How can I find...
How can I help Clara Schumann?
What should I do if I know of a Clara Schumann performance or event?
How popular is the Clara'96 Website?
If I have a new Question, how may I have it answered?
How can I contact the Clara'96 webmaster?



Q. How popular is the Clara'96 Website?
A . It's one of the most popular classical composer websites, with up to 1,000 visitors per week.  For the latest number of visitors, consult the webpage counter on the bottom of the Clara'96 home page at ClaraSchumann.net where it says, "There have been approximately ___ visitors to the Clara '96 website."  If you want to help direct other interested persons to ClaraSchumann.net, please feel free to place a link on your home page to the ClaraSchumann.net website.

Q. How can I find...
A . CD recordings of Clara's music? (Select Discographies)
        CD recordings of Clara's Songs? (Lieder)
        CD recordings of Clara's Piano and Chamber music?
        Information about Clara's life?
        Books about Clara's Life and Music?
        Movies/Films on the life of Clara Schumann?
        Actual diaries and letters by Clara?
        Pictures of Clara, Robert, and their family?
        A place to listen to Clara's music?
        What Robert thought of Clara's music?
        Music scores of Clara's songs and choral music to sing?
        Music scores of Clara's piano music to play?
        Music scores of Clara's violin or chamber music to play?
        Music scores of Clara's organ music to play?
        Music scores of Clara's orchestral music to play?
        Where to buy Clara's music or recordings?
        A Recording of Clara Schumann's Piano Students?
        A CD of the Liszt piano transcription of Clara Schumann's Er ist gekommen in Sturm und Regen?
        A list of Clara's music in the order she composed it? (Work List)
        A Translation into English of the poems in Clara's songs and choral music?
        A Calendar of important dates in Clara's life? (listed by month)
        A Chronology of important dates in Clara's life? (listed chronologically)
        A Chronology auf Deutsch of important dates in Clara's life?
        Songs to lyrics by Clara? (text from the diaries of Clara Schumann)
        More links to Clara Schumann on the Web?
        Books on Clara Schumann's Life and Music auf Deutsch (in German)?
        A description of the Schumann's early marital projects and artistic interaction?
        An inspirational essay calling for performance of Clara's music?
        A quick summary of the contents of this website?
        A personal account of how one person became interested in Clara Schumann?
        A provocative article about the birth of the Clara'96 project?
        A single program that presents Clara's complete songs in a story?
        Concert Programs in which people have performed Clara's music?
        Program notes on various Clara pieces of music?
        A Biographical Introduction to Op. 37/12?
        Press Releases and Reviews of Clara Schumann Performances?
        Good reasons to perform Clara's music?
        A list of current concerts or other Clara events?
        What people think of the ClaraSchumann.net website?
        Who were the founding members of the Clara Schumann Society, and who else helped?
        More about women composers?
        Links to other Composers, especially those who aren't as famous?
        Links to other important music reference websites?

Q. How can I help Clara Schumann?
A . The best way you can help is by telling your friends about ClaraSchumann.net, and encouraging them to visit!  Also, the challenge of the Clara '96 campaign is to stimulate the performance of the music of Clara Schumann - the call is to music schools, conservatories, and concert halls around the world to commit themselves to perform all of her music, and to students, performers, teachers and professors to do their part by performing a single opus in a recital, or by presenting a whole concert of her works. Many others can help by encouraging students to study her music, by conducting research on her life and music, by playing her music on the radio and television, by purchasing recordings and scores, and by attending concerts of her music.

Q. What should I do if I know of a Clara Schumann performance or event?
A . If you know of a performance of any of Clara Schumann's music, or an event in which her life or works are discussed or presented, please submit details to the ClaraSchumann.net Webmaster.  These concerts and events will be posted (as time permits) on the Clara Today page of the website.  For a list of details needed, visit How to advertise here??

Q. If I have a Question, how may I have it answered?
A . Questions will be answered on a case-by case basis, depending on interest, pertinence, and when time permits. After reading the above questions and answers, and referring to the site index below, and not being able to find an answer, you may contact Dr. David Kenneth Smith via email to: DKSmith@ClaraSchumann.net, and he will see if your question can be answered!

Q. How can I contact the Clara'96 webmaster?
A . Emails will be answered on a case-by case basis, depending on interest, pertinence, and when time permits. You may contact Dr. David Kenneth Smith via email to: DKSmith@ClaraSchumann.net, or write to:

     Clara Schumann Society
     c/o Dr. David Kenneth Smith
     Department of Music
     Geneva College
     3200 College Ave.
     Beaver Falls, PA 15010-3599



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