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.
Previews + Extras
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.
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
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.
How Other Composers Changed Schumann's Work
S50 E14 - 1m 30s
Listen to host Scott Yoo, cellist Bion Tsang and producer Michael Fine discuss how other composers and musicians changed the works of Schumann.
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