Verdict

The transcript discusses Schumann's dedication of his keyboard masterpiece to Liszt, which Schumann never saw due to his time in an asylum. Clara Schumann criticized the Sonata, calling it confused and lacking healthy ideas. In contrast, Wagner praised the Sonata as beautiful and noble, suggesting his opinion is more trustworthy given his reluctance to give praise easily.

To whom did Schumann dedicate his Fantasy Op. 17?

• Liszt

• Brahms

• Beethoven

• Wagner

What was Clara Schumann's opinion of the Sonata?

• It was innovative and clear

• It was merely a blind noise

• It was too short

• It was a masterpiece

Why did Clara Schumann decide not to show the Sonata to Schumann?

• She thought it was too complex

• She believed it lacked healthy ideas

• She wanted to keep it a secret

• She lost the score

How did Wagner describe the Sonata?

• Confusing and chaotic

• Beautiful beyond compare

• Simple and plain

• Unfinished

What does Wagner's praise of the Sonata suggest about his character?

• He rarely gave praise

• He disliked Schumann's work

• He was indifferent to music

• He was easily impressed