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    Cristian Budu, Chopin, and Schumann: A Fundmuser for the Ages

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    Friday, April 17, 2026

    6:00 PM

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    About This Event

    Pianist Cristian Budu performs works by Frédéric Chopin and Robert Schumann at Groupmuse NYC. Chopin, a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period, wrote primarily for solo piano; Schumann’s Romantic music is noted for its emotional depth and structural invention and continues to appear on New York stages, including performances at David Geffen Hall with the New York Philharmonic.

    About the Artists

    Frédéric Chopin

    Frédéric Chopin

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    Frédéric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist whose music centers on the solo piano, shaping a Romantic language built from songful lines and intricate harmony. His works appear regularly in New York City’s intimate concert circuit, including Groupmuse NYC programs such as “Cristian Budu, Chopin, and Schumann” and “Alexander Bolotin: Early Chopin.

    Robert Schumann

    Robert Schumann

    Immerse yourself in the evocative world of Robert Schumann, a luminary of the Romantic era whose compositions have become a cornerstone of classical music. Known for his profound emotional depth and innovative spirit, Schumann's works resonate with both passion and intellect, captivating audiences with their timeless beauty.