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Schumann's stinging criticism
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C.P.E. Bach: A life in pictures
13. Schumann's stinging criticism
Bach’s name fell into neglect during the 19th century, with Robert Schumann notoriously stating that ‘as a creative musician he remained very far behind his father’. In contrast, Brahms held him in high regard and edited some of his music.
