Symphony No. 1 (Schumann) Symphony No. 1 (Schumann) The Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38, also known as the Spring Symphony, is the first symphonic work composed by Robert Schumann. Although he had made some "symphonic attempts" in the autumn of 1840 soon after he married Clara Wieck, he did not compose his first symphony until early 1841. Until then, Schumann was largely known for his works for the piano and for voice. Clara encouraged him to write symphonic music, noting in her diary, "it would be best if he composed for orchestra; his imagination cannot find sufficient scope on the piano...
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