Clara Schumann fact sheet for kids
A free printable fact sheet about Clara Schumann (1819 to 1896): quick facts, a short life story, three pieces to hear, and room to write and draw.
Clara Schumann lived from 1819 to 1896. Clara played her first big concert at age nine. She became one of the best-known pianists in Europe. She wrote music, taught, and raised eight children.
How to use this sheet
Read the story at the top out loud. Then play the first piece on the list. The line under each title says what to listen for. Tick the box when the piece ends.
Play the other two pieces on other days. One piece at a time is enough. At the end of the week, the child writes what they heard and draws a picture. Search the composer's name and the title on any streaming service or at a library.
For more on the life and the music, read our guide: Clara Schumann for kids.
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Composer fact sheet
Clara Schumann
1819 to 1896 · Germany · Romantic era
Quick facts
Born: 1819, Leipzig, Germany
Died: 1896, Frankfurt, Germany
Played: Piano
Era: Romantic, about 1820 to 1900
The story in short
Clara played her first big concert at age nine. She became one of the best-known pianists in Europe. She wrote music, taught, and raised eight children.
A fact to remember
She played concerts for more than 60 years.
Listen to these
Three Romances for violin and piano
The violin sings and the piano answers.
Piano Trio in G minor
Three instruments trade one tune.
Piano Concerto in A minor
She wrote it as a teenager and played the solo part herself.
What I heard
Draw the music
Clara Schumann fact sheetkidsclassicalmusic.com
Goes well with
- Clara Schumann for kids: the full guide for parents
- All 24 composer fact sheets
- Composer timeline
- Composer study notebook page
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