One of Schumann's intimate and diverse piano cycles "Phantasiestücke" involves emotional states of his imaginary characters Florestan and Eusebius, and has appeared as a means of provoking jealousy.
Recordings recommended in the end of the episode:
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<a href='https://spoti.fi/3aDN0KS'>https://spoti.fi/3aDN0KS</a>
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Georges Bizet: Orchestral suites played by Orchestre de la Bastille with Myung-Whun Chung

Have you ever heard yourself say something like “I really like classical music, but I don’t know where to start”? Leo Jivetsky, former Artistic Administrator of Moscows Bolshoi theatre and Program director of the Russian National Orchestra shares his insights on the music he is very passionate about.