Schumann Cello Concerto

On today's Patreon-sponsored episode, we'll explore the enigmatic
masterpiece known as the Schumann Cello Concerto. This is a piece
that has been relentlessly criticized ever since it was written,
and yet it remains a part of every cellist's repertoire all over
the world. What accounts for this contradiction? This week we'll
attack these criticisms head on, and also marvel at the melodic
inspiration and formal innovations that run through this
underrated gem from a deeply underrated composer.