2.1.2012 - REPEAT: Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

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First broadcast June 2010:

1/5. A Law Unto Himself: Donald Macleod focuses on Schumann's formative years and discovers his career doubts.
2/5. Matters of the Heart: Robert Schumann's nerve-racking love life.
3/5. In Sickness and Health: The disorders that plagued Schumann for much of his life.
4/5. Weathering the Storm: Schumann's precarious mental health and revolution in Dresden.
5/5. Of Stars and Angels: Schumann's move to Dusseldorf and his last days.

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The blurb on the website repeats the original from two years ago with no editing:

"Born 200 years ago on 8th June 1810 ... a chance to re-evaluate a great composer in this his bicentennary year."

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" ... in this his bicentennary year."

[sic] = bicentenary? bicentennial? Not that it matters, of course...

Perhaps the R3 tweeters should be seconded to other duties?