... over to study in Leipzig to study law but instead he spent his time in musical, social and literary activities. He took some piano lesson from the famous piano-teacher Friedrich Wieck. He has a daughter, Clara who was only nine years old at that time, but already a brilliant pianist. ... He tried to persuade his family that he should give up law in favor of a pianist's career. He went to live with Wieck in 1830. He invented a contraption for improving the ... to becoming a composer instead. His father, sister, two brothers, a favorite sister-in-law, a bosom friend and his mother all died...

• Word Count: 499
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School