MUSIC OF THE ROMANTIC
PERIOD
Romantic Period (1820-1910)
Is described as a cultural movement that stressed emotion, imagination, individualism and freedom of expression.
Features:• Nationalism• Emotions; variety of musical style; freedom of expression• Music was used to tell stories and express ideas• Use of folk songs and country music• Use of more instruments• Themes on nature, literature, history and feelings
Violin and Strings Music
NICCOLO PAGANINI
• born on October 27, 1782, Italy
• At age 5, he plays mandolin• At age 7, he transferred his
training in violin• became the famous violin
virtuoso in the world.
NICCOLO PAGANINI Famous works:
• La Campanella• 24 Caprices for solo violin,
Op.6• Concerto No. 1 in Eb, Op.6• 15 quartets for guitar and
strings trio• The Carnival of Venice
Piano Music FREDERIC CHOPIN
• Born on March 1, 1810, Poland.• was known as the “Poet of the
Piano”.• Was considered world
renowned pianist and composer.
FREDERIC CHOPIN
• At age 4, he began to play piano.
• At age 7, composed Polonaise.• Studied piano at Warsaw
Conservatory under Wilhelm Wurfel, and his music influenced by polish folk music.
• Traveled to Europe giving concerts in Vienna, Munich, Paris, and London.
• He wrote exclusively for piano.
FREDERIC CHOPIN
Well – known compositions :
• Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49• Revolutionary Etude• Op. 10, No.1 2 • 24 Preludes, Op.28
FREDERIC CHOPIN• In 1831, he arrived in Paris to
further his career• During this time, he met and
married the famous French writer George Sand, and became an inspiration in Chopin’s life
• In the latter part of his life, he was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis
• Chopin died on October 17, 1849 in Paris
• His compositions express his love for Poland
Piano Works:
• Ballade – A verse form usually consisting of three stanzas of eight or ten lines.
• Etude – a piece composed for the development of a specific point of technique.
• Mazurka – A polish dance• Nocturne – an instrumental composition of a pensive, dreamy
mood.• Polonaise – A stately, march like Polish dance, promenade• Prelude – an introductory performance, event, or action• Waltz – a piece of music for this dance• Sonata – composition for one or solo instruments
FRANZ LISZT• Born in Hungary• known as the virtuoso pianist and
composer and the busiest musicians during the Romantic Period
• At age 6, understands sight reading through the effort of his father.
• Dedicated himself doing piano music.
• People consider him as a generous composer by sharing both time and money to the orphans, victim of disasters and taught music to many students for free
Piano Works:
Famous Compositions:
• Grand Etudes after Paganini• 12 transcendental etudes• Sonata in B minor• Years of Pilgrimage (3 vol.)• Operatic Fantaisie• Arrangements of the 9
Beethoven Symphonies• Hungarian Rhapsodies
Piano MusicFamous Compositions:
• Abegg Variations, Opus 1• Davidsbundler stanze, Opus 6 (Dances of the Band of David)• Carnaval, Opus 9 - a portrait of a masked ball attended by his allies
and his beloved Clara.• Phantasiestucke, Opus 12 – a series of mood pieces• Kreisleriana, Opus 16 – a fantasy of the mad Kapellmeister• Kinderszenen, Opus 15 – a poetic series of evocations of a child’s
world.
ROBERT SCHUMANN
born in 1810 at Zwickau famous composer that worked
intensively between music and words
Was a composer, and considered himself as the heir to the original creative tradition of Beethoven and Schubert.
In 1834, he founded music journal where he edited and wrote numerous works for his publication
ROBERT SCHUMANN
He wrote over 100 songs
Frauenliebe und Leben Dichterliebe
• Orchestral Music Piano Concerto in A minor, Opus 54 Finale, Opus 52
Program Music
• Is the unique feature of instrumental forms• Conveys images or scenes, music that tells a short story
without text or lyrics and imaginative ideas
PROGRAM MUSICHECTOR BERLIOZ
• Born on December 11, 1803.
• is a French Romantic composer.
• At young age, he learns to play guitar and flute.
Famous composition:Symphonie Fantastique
BALLET MUSICPETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
• Born on May 7, 1840, Russia• Was known for his ballet music• Studied law and became law
clerk in St. Petersburg• Study music at the
conservatory, St. Petersburg.• continued his music career in
New York and conducted his works and experienced deal of fame
• Died due to cholera
PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKYFamous Compositions:
• Fatum • Romeo and Juliet• Swan lake• Sleeping Beauty• The Nutcracker• 1812 Overture• Symphony No.2• Symphony No.6• Piano Concerto No.1
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS
• Born on October 9, 1835, Paris• At age 2, started music and play
piano• At age 3, began composing
piano piece.• Considered as a composer who
creates elegant music, neat, polished.
• An organist and the best pianist of his time
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS Famous Compositions:
• Carnival of the animals• Danse Macabre and his
Symphony No.9• The SwanOver 300 works:• 3 operas• 5 symphonies• 3 concertos for violin and
orchestra• 5 concertos for piano &
orchestra
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