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Schumann: a love story
is a captivating dance film created through a collaboration between award-winning choreographer Andromeda Graziano and concert pianist Raúl Jiménez.
This contemporary film explores the nuanced relationship between Clara and Robert Schumann.



Andromeda Graziano
Choreographer / Producer
With a foundation in classical ballet from the Royal Ballet School Junior Associates, Merle Park Studios, and Stella Mann, she earned a BA (Hons) Degree in Dance & Drama from Middlesex University and further honed her craft at London Contemporary Dance School with a One Year Special Certificate in Contemporary Dance and Choreography. Recognized for her artistic vision, she received a grant from the Prince’s Trust and Pépinières Européennes pour Jeunes Artistes, which led to the creation of a full-length work for Ballet de Zaragoza, Spain. Continuing her journey into the world of movement and storytelling through contemporary dance, she co-founded White Monkey Trip, a dynamic dance company that toured the city’s leading contemporary dance venues. She also returned to Middlesex University’s Dance Department, taking on roles as a choreographer, dancer, and production manager for their postgraduate performances at The Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler's Wells. Her dance film, Leap of Faith, created in collaboration with filmmaker Jack Elliott Hobbs, has earned awards, nominations, and selections at film festivals worldwide.

Raúl Jiménez
Pianist / Producer
With sublime ease and virtuosity, Raul portrays the role of Robert Schumann, bringing intrinsic knowledge and artistry to the character. Born in Tarragona, Spain, he began his musical journey at a very young age, studying with Christiane Lerouth before refining his craft under the Cuban maestro Cecilio Tieles at top conservatories in Vila-seca and Barcelona. He earned his degree with high honors and a special prize, and in 1995, moved to London to train with Sulamita Aronovsky, obtaining a diploma from the Royal College of Music with honors and earning the prestigious ARCM piano performance title. Throughout his career, he has received awards from competitions including Princess Christina (Madrid), Salou, and the Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (Italy), and has performed worldwide as a soloist, accompanist, and teacher. One of the highlights of his career was premiering Federico González Orduña’s Piano Concerto at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in 2015 during the Year of Mexico in the UK celebrations.
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