The first volume of the Schumann correspondence contains letters written by Robert Schumann (1810-1856) and Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896) between 1832 and 1838. The letters document the major events in their lives: Robert's short-lived engagement to Ernestine von Fricken, his courtship of Clara, Friedrich Wieck's vehement opposition, and Clara and Robert's secret plans for marriage. The letters comment on their encounters with Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn, Ignaz Moscheles and others. They also describe Clara's triumphant concert tour of Austria and Robert's attempt to establish himself and his journal in Vienna.

Contains letters written by Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck Schumann between 1832 and 1838, documenting major events in their lives such as their courtship and secret marriage, and their encounters with composers including Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, and Felix Mendelssohn. The letters describe Clara's concert tour of Austria, and Robert's attempt to establish his journal in Vienna. Includes a translator's introduction, lists of the letters and of editorial symbols, and an index of musical works mentioned.
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