Episode 2: Clara Schumann

After getting over the fact that they aren't being basic by talking about composers you ✨might✨ know so well, this week, Ellie and Ben are talking about the life and legacy of Clara Schumann! 🤩 Child prodigy, virtuoso pianist and a composer chronically overshadowed by her brother (and her romantic life), Clara Schumann was an absolute force in the 19th century music scene – oh, and she did it while raising EIGHT KIDS 👶👶👶👶👶👶👶👶 We unpack her gender, her genius, and whether or not she belongs in our brand spanking new canon 🎶 Want to hear her music? Obvs: 🎵 Listen on Spotify 🎶 Listen on Apple Music Keep an eye on www.debutpodcasts.co.uk for more, and email Ellie and Ben with recommendations, ideas or literally anything else at [email protected] 💌 Down with the Patribachy is a debut podcast. This episode was produced by James Edgeler.