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

Enjoy Listening!!!