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Fehlmann's farewell: A conversation with Schumann that never took place!
Beat Fehlmann reflects on his connection to Robert Schumann. The “Schumann Experiment” event in Speyer brings a new twist to romantic music.
Fehlmann's farewell: A conversation with Schumann that never took place!
The director of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Philharmonic, Beat Fehlmann, is a man with a deep connection to music history, especially Robert Schumann. In an interview he expressed his desire to talk to the famous composer about his work. Fehlmann describes his relationship with Schumann as intense, but occasionally confusing. He emphasizes that it is less about the technical side of the music and more about the emotional dimensions that the sound conveys. “A good explanation does not destroy the magic of music,” he explains, emphasizing that music works on a deeper level and reflects self-perception. Schumann's works not only challenge the examination of the music itself, but also of one's own self.
After seven years as director in Ludwigshafen, Fehlmann will be leaving at the end of August. His new role as artistic director and managing director of the Music Academy in Liechtenstein marks a new phase in his career. However, his commitment to romanticism in music remains undiminished and is reflected in his projects.
The Schumann experiment
A special part of this event was a multimedia salon based on the Scriabin code. This creative approach shows how music and its reception can evolve over time while still having solid roots in tradition. A memorial plaque with the portrait of Robert and Clara Schumann on the facade of the Schumann House in Düsseldorf also illustrates the lasting influence of this composer couple on musical culture.
The examination of Schumann's legacy remains central to Fehlmann's artistic work. In his eyes, the connection to the past is an essential aspect in order to enable new generations to experience the magical power of music. In his new position in Liechtenstein, he is tackling an exciting challenge that not only affects the maintenance of musical traditions, but also artistic development.