David Johnson - violin, Elizabeth Mucha - piano

Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856) Sonata Nr 1 in A minor Op 105

1. Mit leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck

2.  Allegretto

3. Lebhaft

Clara Schumann (1819 – 1896) Drei Romanzen, Op 22

1. Andante molto

2. Allegretto

3. Leidenschaftlich schnell

Liebst du um Schönheit Op 12, nr 4

Er ist gekommen in Sturm und Regen Op 12, nr 2

Warum willst du and’re fragen, Op 12, Nr 11

Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897) Sonata in G major, Nr 1, op. 78

1. Vivace ma non troppo

2. Adagio

3. Allegro molto moderato

Our recital on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Städtisches Museum Braunschweig (Municipal Museum of Brunswick) is part of the festivities marking the 150th birth anniversary of the Braunschweig photographer Käthe Buchler. The programme centres on the highly acclaimed pianist Clara Schumann whose performing career spanned the greater part of the 19th century. Married to the iconic Romantic composer, Robert Schumann, she championed his works and that of his younger colleague, Johannes Brahms.  Notably, the performance will take place on the piano Clara Schumann bought from the Braunschweig based piano company, Grotrian-Steinweg in 1879. Co-incidentally, this was the same year Brahms completed his first violin sonata in G major. The recital includes this work, as well as the first violin sonata in A minor by Robert Schumann, and Three Romances by Clara Schumann. The recital also includes three songs Clara Schumann composed as a birthday gift for Robert in 1841, serving as a tribute to Käthe Buchler's birthday celebrations.