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Robert Schumann $19.99 Amazon T-shirts (1810-1856) was one of the greatest German composers of the Romantic era. He studied with pianist Friedrich Wieck but a hand injury ended the plan to become a virtuoso pianist. Schumann went on to compose symphonies, an opera and choral and chamber works. He married the daughter of his teacher Clara. Through their friendship they encouraged the music of Johannes Brahms.