Clara Schumann's birthday Google doodle 2012

 Clara Schumann's birthday Google doodle 2012
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1. The doodle shows Clara Schumann playing the piano along with her eight children.

2. The colours of the doodle are in sync with Google's official logo colours - blue, red, yellow and green.

3. Schumann and her children stand in place of the two O's and the second G of the Google logo.

4. Born on 13 September 1819, Clara Schumann was raised by her father. Her parents divorced when Clara was only four years old.

5. In March 1828, whe she was eight years old, Clara performed at the Leipzig home of Dr Ernst Carus, director of a mental hospital at Colditz Castle, and met Robert Schumann, who was nine years older than her. Schumann admired Clara's performance and so much that he asked permission from his mother to discontinue his studies of the law, and take music lessons with Clara's father, Friedrich Wieck. She later married him.

6. Clara made her public debut in a concert in the Leipziger Gewandhaus at the age of 9. She was acknowledged throughout Europe as a phenomenally talented child prodigy. She was also instrumental in transforming the kind of programs expected of concert pianists.

7. At the age of 18, Clara Wieck performed a series of recitals in Vienna from December 1837 to April 1838. Clara Schumann's reputation brought her into contact with the leading musicians of the day.

8. In 1839, Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck wrote a petition to the Court of Appeals to marry without the consent of Friedrich Wieck. They got married on September 12, a day before her 21st birthday.

9. Her family life was hit by tragedy. Four of her eight children and her husband predeceased her, and her husband and one of her sons ended their lives in insane asylums.

10. She herself became deaf in her later life. She often would need a wheelchair. Clara suffered a stroke on 26 March 1896, and died on May 20 at the age of 76.

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Singapore Chingay 2012, chingy, abu dhabi hsbc golf championship, thaipusam 2012, dmx, kanye west

Singapore Chingay 2012, chingy, abu dhabi hsbc golf championship, thaipusam 2012, dmx, kanye west

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SINGAPORE: The annual Chingay Parade, held as part of Lunar New Year celebrations, promises a spectacular celebration of love.

Its theme this year is "Love, Care and Kindness Everywhere".

The event, which is into its 40th year, will take place on February 3 and 4 at the Pit Building, next to the Singapore Flyer.

As we usher in the Year of the Dragon, the parade will see an all dragon segment in its opening.

This year, Chingay will celebrate its 40th anniversary and for the first time, the parade will be injected with a variety of theatrical effects and the highlight is the waterway parade.

Kannagi Illamaran, a Chingay participant, said: "The specialty of this year is dancing on the waterway which is definitely the most awesome part. Because that kind of brought me back to my childhood when I was a kid. We used to enjoy playing in the rain and now I've got no opportunity. So this is one chance to be a child again."

While the parade promises high octane action and a burst of colour, it also aims to promote bonding between new citizens and local residents.

Tey Xi Wi, a Malaysian national, said: "I'm a Chinese and I'm taking part in the Indian dance so it's even more special. I get to know the different races and learn the Indian dance together. Very fun. Different races taking part, the teamwork. So getting all of these together to make everything successful, it's very valuable and memorable for me."

Sona Pandey, a Permanent Resident, said: "First time I got the chance to meet the other races and other people and know about them, about their thoughts and views. And dancing together! So it's really very exciting."

And for the first time, Singapore is collaborating with a Chinese Internet TV network - PPTV - that will allow millions in China to view the parade live.... READ MORE

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Happy New Years Welcome 2012 Moment

Happy New Years Welcome 2012 Moment

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It is that time of year when we can reflect on the year that is passing and envision a hoped-for year that is coming.

This past year has been a year with ups and downs, which, I guess, is typical of every year. My one wish for the new year is that2012 brings you all that you wish for and proves to be the best year yet of your life.

It is that time of year when we can reflect on the year that is passing and envision a hoped-for year that is coming.

This past year has been a year with ups and downs, which, I guess, is typical of every year. My one wish for the new year is that2012 brings you all that you wish for and proves to be the best year yet of your life.



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