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Clara Weick's father strongly objected to her marrying a penniless young composer named Schumann. The law in Vienna then permitted fathers to choose their daughters' mates, and Clara felt obliged to sue in the courts to Rain the right to marry the man of her choice. After a lengthy and humiliating public trial, Clara was victorious and soon married Schumann. They made a triumphal tour of Europe—Schumann composing and Clara playing the concert piano.
