The intense relationships between Robert Schumann, his wife Clara, and Johannes Brahms are brought to vivid life through music and excerpts off their passionate writings. With the arrival from the youthful, dynamic Brahms to their household, the Schumanns’ fragile marriage is certainly threatened with the deepening connection between Clara and their gifted visitor. “That is a beautifully put – together portrait… Kleenex needed” says The Guardian (London).

Documented before a live audience on the Skirball Cultural Middle, Los Angeles, in December 2008.

Aimed by Martin Jarvis

Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg

Rosalind Ayres as Clara Schumann/Eugenie Schumann/Narrator

Martin Jarvis as Robert Schumann/Johannes Brahms/Narrator

Lucy Parham on Piano

Associate Companies: Jennifer Brooks and Christina Montaño

Recording and Combining Engineer, Sound Developer/Editor: Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, Western world Hollywood

Senior Radio Maker: Mark Ward