As a songwriter, Schumann is second only to Schubert. Schumann changed from piano music to songs, and wrote a series of successful ensemble songs and several personal songs at 1840. Heine's Poems and Songs Collection, eichendorff's Poems and Songs Collection, Heaven and Man's Flowers and Songs Collection, Women's Love and Life, Poet's Love, 16 Poet's Love Song, Schubert's Winter Journey was promoted to the highest position in the suite. His songs are ingenious and poetic. His favorite theme is love. His favorite poet is Heine. He was attracted to Heine just as Schubert was attracted to Goethe. Schumann just made up for Schubert's shortcomings. He expanded the concept of artistic songs, promoted the piano to a more considerate musical partner, and added piano overture and finale before and after music.
As a piano composer, Schumann is one of the most original figures in19th century. Schumann's piano sketches are full of strange and fiery expressions, passionate melody, novel harmony and powerful rhythm. The titles of these albums are also romantic, such as fantasia, butterflies, carnival, symphonic etudes, romance and childhood scenes. These works are also recognized as Schumann's masterpieces by later generations.