DIAGNOSING
SCHUMANN

He had it all: a brilliant performing career, renown as a composer, and a high society marriage to a spectacular woman considered the belle of Europe. Yet his life ended in an insane asylum, after throwing himself in the icy Rhine River.

What happened?

The Saint Michael Trio will perform a post-mortem analysis, playing works of Robert Schumann that were revolutionary for their time. Using their patented "informance" format, the program will features slides, commentary, and demonstrations of Schumann's compositional devices.

Joining Saint Mike are special guests Robin Sharp (Stanford University) and Julie Kim (San Francisco Opera).

Tickets ($5) are available online (registration required) or by calling the Stanford Ticket Office at 650-725-2787.