Clara, Felix and Joseph

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Clara Schumann is considered one of the most talented composer-pianists of the Romantic era. Put to work by her domineering father from an early age, as a touring performer she soon drew the admiration of her peers - and made friends who would remain important presences in her life until the end. As an adult, she spent several hours every day writing and replying to their letters. This week, Donald Macleod explores some of those relationships. Today, we meet two close friends who supported Clara through difficult times: the composer Felix Mendelssohn and the violinist Joseph Joachim. Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7 Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano Jonathan Aasgaard, cello Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Mendelssohn: Songs without Words, Book 5 (6), Op. 62 Daniel Barenboim, piano 3 Romances Op.22 Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano Elena Urioste, violin Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17: I. The Nash Ensemble Produced by Alice McKee for BBC Audio Wales & West