Woldemar Bargiel Woldemar Bargiel Woldemar Bargiel (3 October 182823 February 1897) was a German composer. Bargiel was born in Berlin, and was the half brother of Clara Schumann. Bargiel’s father Adolph was a well-known piano and voice teacher while his mother Mariane had been unhappily married to Clara’s father, Friedrich Wieck. Clara was nine years older than Woldemar. Throughout their lives, they enjoyed a warm relationship. The initial opportunities which led to the success and recognition he enjoyed were due to Clara, who introduced him to both Robert Schumann and Felix Mendelssohn. Bargiel received his first lessons at home and later with
Clara Edwards (composer) anthologies. published by G. Schirmer unless noted published by G. Schirmer unless noted published by G. Schirmer unless noted Clara Edwards (composer) Clara Edwards (April 17, 1880 in Decoria Township, Minnesota – January 17, 1974 in New York, New York) was an American singer, pianist, and composer of art songs. She also used the pseudonym Bernard Haigh. She was born Clara Gerlich in Decoria Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota. She received her education from the Mankato State Normal School and the Cosmopolitan School of Music in Chicago. She married physician John Milton Edwards before finishing her degree, and the couple