Robert and Clara Schumann personified all that was central to the spirit of the Romantic era and that was innermost to the concept of “Romanticism”. Both were musicians of extraordinary talent and remarkable character, with lives that were filled with youthful love as much as they were later clouded in tragedy.

It is thus fitting in 2010, the anniversary of Robert Schumann’s birth (1810) that this CD should emerge, combining, as it does, the music of both Robert and Clara. Its title, “Romantic Inspirations”, reflects on the great leitmotif in their lives and of their age.

With the music played by highly talented young soloists of Kronberg Academy Masters a particular frisson is added that will surely make this CD a wonderful testament to the creative genius of two extraordinary people.