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Schumanns

Schumanns is a surname of German origin, used primarily in German-speaking countries. The name is most commonly encountered as the plural form when referring to multiple people bearing the surname Schumann, which itself is the more common form in English-language sources. The family of composers Robert Schumann and Clara Schumann is among the best known examples associated with this name.

Robert Schumann (1810–1856) was a central figure of the Romantic era in classical music, renowned for his

Beyond the famous couple, the surname Schumanns is borne by many individuals across diverse fields, including

See also: Schumann (surname).

piano
cycles,
songs,
and
symphonic
works.
His
music
is
characterized
by
lyrical
emotion,
literary
inspiration,
and
a
distinctive
integration
of
form
and
expression.
Clara
Schumann
(1819–1896),
his
wife,
was
one
of
the
leading
pianists
of
the
19th
century
and
a
notable
composer
in
her
own
right.
She
promoted
Robert’s
music,
edited
his
works
after
his
death,
and
played
a
crucial
role
in
the
dissemination
of
Romantic
repertoire.
arts,
science,
and
sport.
As
with
many
German
surnames,
it
can
appear
in
various
spellings
in
different
countries
or
over
time.