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Virtual The Life & Times of Clara Schumann
2023-02-13 19:00:00 2023-02-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual The Life & Times of Clara Schumann Meet Clara Schumann, successful pianist, composer, and teacher as well as mother of 8 and the main breadwinner for her family. Learn about how she accomplished this in the male-dominated 19th century. Northbrook Public Library -

Monday, February 13
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-13 19:00:00 2023-02-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual The Life & Times of Clara Schumann Meet Clara Schumann, successful pianist, composer, and teacher as well as mother of 8 and the main breadwinner for her family. Learn about how she accomplished this in the male-dominated 19th century. Northbrook Public Library -

Meet Clara Schumann, successful pianist, composer, and teacher as well as mother of 8 and the main breadwinner for her family. Learn about how she accomplished this in the male-dominated 19th century.

In addition to being a successful pianist, composer, and teacher, Clara Schumann was also a mother of 8 and the main breadwinner for her family. In the male-dominated 19th century, she did it all while also juggling a 61-year concert career and international fame.

This event will be held live on Zoom. Once you have registered, please check your email the morning of the program for a link.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Adult Learning |

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