The German composer turns out to be Nan's chum (8)

I believe the answer is:

schumann

(Other definitions for schumann that I've seen before include "German composer, 1810-56" , "Nan, chums go for this composer" , "Oddly, the German composer is Nan's chum" , "German barman" , "Robert --, German romantic composer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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