Robert Schumann for a new generation: Pianist Tiffany Poon on the great composer, Music Documentary

What makes Robert Schumann so special Tiffany Poon has thought a lot about that question. The 26year old New York pianist has spent years studying the great German Romantic composer and in her opinion: hes extraordinary. Robert Schumann (18101856) wasnt only a great composer, pianist and conductor he was also a writer, publisher and musical visionary. We met Tiffany Poon at her concert at the Dresden Music Festival 2023, where she performed works by Robert Schumann at the Grand Garden Palace, including Kinderszenen Op. 15, Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6 and Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22. In this video we accompany Tiffany Poon as she rehearses and show excerpts from the highlyacclaimed concert. But despite her star status, she still has her feet on the ground. Shes an approachable artist whos always looking to connect with people. The evening before the concert she organized a popup event in a café in Dresden. And after the concert she chatted to her fans offstage, as alway