“Fanny, Clara and the Road to Recognition”
Fanny Henschel (neé Mendelssohn) and Clara Schumann (neé Wieck) were highly accomplished performers and composers who, due to the social constraints and circumstances of the time, had to work to attain the career and recognition due to them. This programme explores their collaborations and friendships and spotlights their incredible talent for vocal composition.

From Zwolf Lieder Opus 9 1826:
Sehnsucht Fanny Mendelssohn (1805 - 1847)
Ferne Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)
Verlust Fanny Mendelssohn

Impromptu Opus 89 E flat major Ignaz Moscheles (1790 - 1870)

From Sechs Lieder Opus 9 1850 Fanny Hensel (nee Mendelssohn)
Die Ersehnte, Ferne, Der Rosenkranz, Die Frühen Gräber, Die Maiabend, Die Mainacht

From Liebesfrühling Opus 37 and Opus 12 1841 -
Rose, Meer und Sonne – Robert Schumann (1810 - 1846)
Warum willst du Andrew fragen? – Clara Schumann (1819 - 1896)

Intermezzo 118 No 2 A major Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)

From Sechs Lieder Opus 13 Clara Schumann
Ich stand in dunklen Traümen, Sie liebten sich biede, Liebeszauber, Der Mond kommt still gegangen, Ich hab’ in Deinem Auge, Die stille lotosblume