One of the Romantic movement's most influential composers, Robert Schumann (1810-56) was also a famous music critic. A self-inflicted hand injury curtailed his career as a concert pianist; his wife, Clara, often performed at the debuts of his works.
Former Dover editor David Dutkanicz holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New York University, and Columbia University. He is the editor of several books in this series.

Accessible to novices of all ages, these easy-to-play renditions include selections from "Forest Scenes," "Scenes from Childhood," "Album for the Young," and "Carnaval."