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 Music
Famous 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 MUSIC
HECTOR 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 MUSIC
PETER 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 TCHAIKOVSKY
Famous 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 Swan
Over 300 works:
• 3 operas
• 5 symphonies
• 3 concertos for violin and
orchestra
• 5 concertos for piano &
orchestra
Enjoy Listening!!!