An entire year of celebrating Schumann and his music. Concert highlights from May 28th ’Äì June 14th, 2010.

DˆúSSELDORF, GERMANY - 2010 marks the 200^th anniversary of the birth of Robert Schumann, master composer and musician of the Romantic period, and Dˆºsseldorf, the city where he lived and worked, celebrates with a year of concerts and events all over the city with top events taking place during Schumannfest 2010, May 28-June 14, 2010.

As one of the most comprehensive festivals of its kind ever, Schumannfest 2010 will feature performances of the composer's entire body of work in venues and on stages all over Dˆºsseldorf. The festival's main events during its 18 days include concerts in all of the city's premier classical music venues such as the Opera House, Tonhalle Concert Hall, College of Music, as well as several churches with performances by world-class international musicians and orchestras. Schedules and details are available at www.schumannfest-duesseldorf.de. In addition, a new guided tour in the Footsteps of Robert Schumann is offered in English and German.

Schumann spent his last creative years in Dˆºsseldorf as the city's musical director from 1850-1854. During Schumannfest, the city itself becomes the backdrop for a fascinating spring music festival experience. The city's Old Town is home to the ’Äúlongest bar in the world’Äù - 260 restaurants, bars and pubs serving local ’ÄúAlt Beer’Äù and delicacies. The river promenade, considered the most beautiful on the Rhine, leads from Old Town to modern MediaHarbour. Moreover, 20 castles in and around the city as well as short distances to other destinations including the Rhine-Ruhr area, Cologne, Belgium, the Netherlands, offer many more opportunities for short and long-term stays. Dˆºsseldorf International Airport, Germany’Äôs third-largest, offers several non-stop flights from US cities as well as convenient connections to many European cities and beyond. Find Schumannfest specials for hotels and air fares at www.visitduesseldorf.de.