RIAM Duos: Robert and Clara

Under the expert artistic stewardship of pianists Dearbhla Brosnan, Dearbhla Collins and Éadaoin Copeland, advanced piano students at RIAM join forces with their peers from the Strings, Vocal and Woodwind, Brass and Percussion faculties to present two special concerts highlighting the art of collaboration.  

The great German Romantic composer Robert Schumann’s sage advice to young musicians was “never lose an opportunity of making music together”.In October, musicians from the Keyboard, Strings and Woodwind, Brass and Percussion faculties delve into the chamber music works of this magnificent composer and his beloved wife, Clara Schumann.In February, singers and pianists come together to present a concert of art songs in German and English exploring the life and loves of a wandering poet.