Clara Schumann - Europska kraljica klavira

master's thesis

• Title (english): Clara Schumann - European queen of the piano
• Author: Lana Gašpert
• Mentor: Srđan Filip Čaldarović (mentor)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Academy of Music; (Piano, Organ and Harpsichord Department); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-06-05, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: FIELD OF ART; Art of Music; Reproductive Music (Conducting, Singing, Playing an Instrument)

Abstract

Clara Schumann, poznata još i kao europska kraljica klavira, veliko je i zvučno ime devetnaestog stoljeća. Izvanredna glazbenica jedna je od prvih profesionalnih pijanistica u povijesti. Njezina izuzetnost, odlučnost, kao i duboka ljubav i strast prema glazbi očituje se od najranije dobi, stoga njezin talent nije mogao proći nezapaženo. Potpora njezine obitelji, posebice oca, bio je ključan faktor da mlada glazbenica ostvari svoje umjetničke ambicije i ostavi neizbrisiv trag u glazbenom svijetu. Njezini značajni doprinosi na području koncertne, skladateljske i pedagoške karijere bili su samo dio njezinog bogatog nasljeđa: tijekom života je karijeru uspješno balansirala s ulogom brižne žene i majke. Clara se od malih nogu, pa gotovo do kraja života susretala s brojnim preprekama, okrutnostima i gubicima, što je uvelike utjecalo na formiranje njezine ličnosti. U tim se trenucima umjetnost ponekad činila kao strategija preživljavanja za Claru i činilo se kako upravo iz te umjetnosti proizlazi njezina snaga i stabilnost koja je bila ključ za održavanje obiteljskog života. Njezina životna priča dokaz je kako je umjetnost, baš kao i život, često kombinacija uspona i padova, izazova i uspjeha, borbe i ustrajnosti.

Abstract (english)

Clara Schumann, also known as the European queen of the piano, carries a great and sonorous name of the nineteenth century. Considered an outstanding musician by her peers, Clara is one of the first professional pianists in history. Her exceptionality, determination, as well as deep love and passion for music was evident from an early age, so her talent could not go unnoticed. The support of her family, especially her father, was a key factor for the young musician to realize her artistic ambitions and leave an indelible mark in the world of music. Her significant contributions in the concert field, composition and teaching career were only part of her rich heritage: throughout her life she successfully balanced her career with the role of a caring wife and mother. From young age until almost the end of her life, Clara encountered numerous obstacles, cruelties and losses, which greatly influenced the formation of her personality. In those moments, art sometimes seemed like a survival strategy for Clara, and it seemed that it was from art itself that she gained strength and stability, which was the key to maintaining family life. Her life story is proof that art, just like life is often a combination of ups and downs, challenges and successes, struggle and perseverance.

• Keywords: Clara Schumann; životopis; romantizam; pijanistica
• Keywords (english): Clara Schumann; biography; romanticism; pianist
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:116:623432
• Study programme: Title: Integrated Undegraduate and Graduate University Study Programme for Instrumentalists; specializations in: Piano; Course: Piano; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra muzike (magistar/magistra muzike)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-06-14 11:42:10