While generally uninterested in Hummel as a composer, Robert Schumann had made a close study of the A minor concerto in 1828 and considered it one of the works (along with the F-sharp minor piano sonata) of his "heyday".
While generally indifferent to Hummel's compositions, Robert Schumann had a thorough understanding of the A minor concerto in 1828 and saw it as one of the standout pieces (along with the F-sharp minor piano sonata) that defined the height of his artistic achievement.