Robert Schumann composed his Three Romances, Op. 94 in December 1849 as a Christmas gift for his wife Clara. Originally written for violin or oboe and piano, the set comes from an exceptionally prolific year for Schumann in Dresden, in which he composed an outpouring of chamber and wind works. This 2013 CMS performance of the piece from the Rose Studio features clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Gloria Chien. Hear the piece on Mozart, Schumann, & Spohr—Thu, Nov 20 at 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm. Ticke

The graceful melody of Schumann’s Three Romances makes it a staple for oboists. It's also Schumann's only composition for oboe. Principal Oboe, Diana Doherty and Oboe Fellow, Callum Hogan, collaborated to perform this pillar of their instrument’s repertoire as an at-home performance for the Australasian Double Reed Society. | Sydney Symphony Orchestra