Great Performances (1971)

S50E14 Now Hear This “Schumann - Genius and Madness”

Host Scott Yoo travels across Scotland, Germany, and France to explore the link between Robert Schumann’s bipolar disorder and his creative brilliance. Through conversations with experts, live musical performances, and a look at artists beyond the music world, Yoo uncovers how Schumann’s emotional extremes fueled his genius.