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Now Hear This “Schumann: Genius and Madness”

Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo as he investigates the connection between Robert Schumann’s bipolar disorder and creative genius via experts, musical performances and examining the work of other artists outside world of music.

Now Hear This “Schumann: Genius and Madness”

53m 25s

Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo as he investigates the connection between Robert Schumann’s bipolar disorder and creative genius via experts, musical performances and examining the work of other artists outside world of music.

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    Did Schumann Have Bipolar Disorder?

    S50 E14 - 5m 4s

    Host Scott Yoo and Dr. Richard Kogan discuss the possibility that Schumann may have had bipolar disorder, as well as the creativity of the composer.

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    Schumann's 78 Key Piano

    S50 E14 - 3m 34s

    Take a look at Schumann's 78-key piano, a new invention at the time, and then listen to Dr. Richard Kogan, violinist Scott Yoo and more perform Schumann's piano quintet.

  • Now Hear This "Schumann: Genius and Madness" Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Now Hear This "Schumann: Genius and Madness" Preview

    S50 E14 - 30s

    Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo as he investigates the connection between Robert Schumann’s bipolar disorder and creative genius via experts, musical performances and examining the work of other artists outside world of music.

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