David Walliams’ Marvellous Musical Podcast Episode 8 C. Schumann

Clara Schumann was born in 1819 in which country?

• Germany

• Japan

• Canada

• Switzerland

Clara learned to write music before she could talk, true or false?

• True

• False

How many hours of practice did Clara do each day?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Clara inspired her friend Robert to become a

• Chef

• Singer

• Musician

• Bus Driver

Clara went on tour around Europe at what young age?

• 25

• 42

• 11

• 19

Which famous violinist was impressed by Clara’s musical skills?

• Paganini

• Mozart

• Vivaldi

• Spaghetti

Who gave Clara the title of ‘Royal and Imperial Chamber Virtuoso’ when she was just 18?

• The King

• Captain Underpants

• The Emperor of Austria

• Robert Schumann

Clara’s father did not want her to marry Robert Schumann because he thought Robert was too

• Tall

• Selfish

• Funny

• Poor

Who was more famous at the time, Robert or Clara?

• Robert

• Clara

Clara supported which two young composers to develop their musical careers?

• Brahms

  Chopin

• Beethoven

  Clara

• Brains

  Cheese

• Mozart

  Bach