A solo play with live music exploring Clara Schumann’s life and legacy.
The play follows Clara Schumann as she prepares for a meeting with composer Johannes Brahms, reflecting on her life, career, and relationships. Moving between memory and anticipation, the narrative revisits her work as a performer and composer, as well as the personal and professional dynamics that shaped her place within the Romantic era.
Created and performed by Elena Mazzon, the production incorporates live music to frame Clara’s artistic voice alongside her historical context. Centering Clara Schumann, the work reexamines her legacy in relation to figures such as Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms, addressing authorship, recognition, and gender within classical music history.