Romantic music

Introduction There is much to learn when one takes a music class. This is not always apparent when the course is started or before an individual enters the class. Once a student starts the class there is a completely new world opened to the individual that was once before unknown. A student will learn about the many composers and discuss the most influential to music history. There are different musical time periods full of numerous types of music. There will be different things that…

Jean Paul was a German Romantic writer in the late 18th and early 19th century. His most famous novel Titan portrayed his style of writing, which was very extreme during his life with Paul writing about vivid details particularly on the emotional spectrum. This is also showed in many admirers of Paul’s writing were predominantly women. Schumann said in respect for Jean Paul’s writing, “ In all of his works, Jean Paul mirrors himself, but always as two persons, he is Albano and Schoppe [in Titan]…

of both Neoclassical era (Baroque and Rococo) and Romantic era. For instance, the Symphony No.5 is in four movements and each movement follows the structure of beginning – elaboration – bridge – recapitulation. Elaborating with balance, order, and structural clarity is one of the characteristics of classical music. Also the use of various instruments and emphasis on counterpoint and polyphonic texture are the characteristics of classical music. (MindEdge & Symphony) The Symphony No 5 was…

The main focus of the Romantic era/Romanticism is the expression of emotions through the arts and the deeper meanings to the world around us. A composer who showed these ideals was Berlioz and his Symphonie fantastique. This piece was in-depth and developed thoroughly, in terms of emotions and in musical composition. Berlioz wanted to show the world an overtly emotional piece that told of his personal life story about his on-going admiration for the actress, Harriet Smithson. It is also where we…

Individualism A: Romantic During the period of the late 1700s through 1800s grew a time known as the Romantic Era. It was a time where culture began to form itself as what was recognized to them as modern. There was a rise of political, economic, and social climate. In this period the styles, values, and conflicts of the individual formed. Although many believe Romanticism is about romance and adventure, there is more to it than just that. This period is also about emotion and spontaneity the…

Romanticism is an artistic movement that began after the Enlightenment that focused on the genre of literature, music and the arts during the late 1750s well through the mid-1800s. It is said that the era of Romanticism is the historical period in which individuals began to visualize themselves as well as their modern conflicts and desires. To put the idea simply, due to Romanticism’s stylistic diversity, it is uncanny to believe that there was more than one category for this art movement, but…

composer who started practising music at a young age. Throughout his youth, he played the piano, sang in choirs and after graduating from Saint Petersburg school of Law he went on to study music. Tchaikovsky was working as a professor in harmony and theory when he wrote his first ballet, Swan Lake. Swan Lake was composed in 1875 and fit the mold of pieces from the Romantic era, Swan Lake was through composed form following a powerful storyline. During the Romantic Era there was a shift towards…

alcohol. Beethoven gained an interest in music at a very early age, and with help from his father he excelled quickly (Beethoven). Before he was twelve Beethoven published his first work and continued to progress throughout his life. He was considered a virtuoso pianist by the age of twenty-one. Although in his late twenties Beethoven started to lose his hearing and eventually became completely deaf later in life. Beethoven was alive during the classical and romantic period of musical history…

Unlike other poets living of the early 1900s, writing in such a romantic style was outdated and looked down upon in a sense. However, Thomas made it work. Three major romantic elements were used in his poems: auditory effects, imagery, and exploration of the nature of the universe. The use of verbal, color, and visual imagery was really what defined his writing style.…

For Lucy, this concept is liberating as her day to day actions are often determined and expected by her superiors, her mother and fiancé, Cecil. Throughout the novel, Beethoven musical references are made. The world of music is described as, “not the kingdom of this world", making it an outlet of escape for Lucy. Beethoven’s Opus 111 is mentioned. The narrator notes Lucy’s ability to play this piece despite its, “winding intricacies.” Famous pianists such Robert Taub…