3 Romances Op. 22

Clara Schumann (née Wieck) (1819–1896) was one of the most distinguished and influential pianists of the 19th century, a renowned composer, and a vital figure in the Romantic era.
Born in Leipzig, Germany, Clara Wieck was a child prodigy and received rigorous training from her father, Friedrich Wieck, a famously demanding piano teacher. She performed her first official public concert at the age of nine and made her formal debut at the age of eleven at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig. She quickly gained a reputation across Europe for her technical mastery and interpretive depth, which contrasted with the showy virtuosity popular at the time.
In 1840, after a lengthy and legally contested struggle with her father, Clara married the composer Robert Schumann. Their marriage was a deep artistic partnership, and they inspired each other's work. They had eight children, and while much of her time was consumed by managing her husband’s career, running their household, and performing to provide income, she continued to compose.
After Robert's death in 1856 following institutionalization for mental illness, Clara dedicated herself to performing his music and that of her close friend Johannes Brahms. She became a highly respected teacher at the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt from 1878 to 1892.
Among her most notable compositions: Piano Concerto, Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello, Op. 17, and numerous Lieder (songs) and piano compositions.