Robert Schumann (German: [ˈʁoːbɛʁt ˈʃuːman]; 8 June 1810 – 29 July 1856) was a German composer, pianist, and music critic of the early Romantic era. He composed in all the main musical genres of the time, writing for solo piano, voice and piano, chamber groups, orchestra, choir and the opera....
To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.
Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.