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Frederic Chopin
Born on march 1, 1810 Poland
Was known as the “poet of the piano”
Was considered world renowned pianist and composer
At the age of 4 he started to play piano
At the age of 7 he composed Polonaise
Studied piano at Warsaw conservatory under Wilhelm Wurfel, and his music influenced by polish folk music
Travelled to Europe giving concerts in Vienna, Munich, Paris and London he wrote exclusively for piano
He met and married the famous French writer George sand
In the latter part of his life, he was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis
Chopin died on October 17, 1849 on Paris
His composition express his love for Poland
PIANO WORKS
Ballade – A base 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 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 instrument
Fredrick Chopin famous work
Fantalsie in F minor, Op. 49
Revolutionary etude
Op. 10,No. 12
24 preludes, Op.28
Franz Liszt
Born Hungary
Known as virtuoso pianist and composer and the busiest musician during romantic period
At age 6, understand sight reading through the effort of his father.
Dedicate himself doing piano music
People consider him as generous composer by sharing both time and money to the orphans, victims of
disaster and taught music to many students for free.
Franz Liszt famous work
Grand Etudes after Paganini
12 transcendental etudes
Sonata B minor
Years of Pilgrimage (3 Vol)
Operatic Fantasies
Arrangement of the Q
Beethoven Symphonies
Hungarian Rhapsodies
Robert Schumann
Born in 1810 at Zwickau
Famous composers and considered himself as heir to the original creative tradition of Beethoven and
Schubert
IN 1834, he founded music journal where he edited and wrote numbers works for his publication
Robert Schumann famous works
Abegg Variations, Opus 1
Davidsbundler stanze, opus 6 (dances of band of David)
Carnaval, opus 9 - a portrait of a masked ball attended by his allies and his beloved Clara
Phantasistucke, Opus 12 - a series of mood pieces
Kreisieriana, opus 16 - a fantasy of mad Kapellmeister
Kinderszenen, opus 15 - a poetic series of evocations of a child’s worth
He wrote over 100 songs-
Frauenliebe und Leben
Dichterliebe
Orchestral music
PIano concerto in a minor, Opus 54 finale, opus 52
Hector Berloiz
Born in December 11, 1803
Is a French romantic composer
At young age he learn to play guitar and flute
2ND MOVEMENT A Ball Allegro non troppo The second movement ABA forms
is a waltz
3RD MOVEMENT Scene in the Country Adagio Waltz ABA Coda Form
4TH MOVEMENT March to the Scaffold Allegretto non troppo Composed of two different themes
5TH MOVEMENT Dream of a Witches Larghetto Allegro Most fantastic of the movement
Sabbath
Camille Saint-Saens
Born on October 9, 1835
At age 2, started music and played 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 works
Carnival of the animals
Danse Macabre and his symphony no.9
The swan
Over 300 works:
3 operas
3 symphonies
3 concertos for violin and orchestra
5 concertos for piano and orchestra
Features a rectangular or square plan with a flat roof and an exteriors rich in classical detail
Classical block aesthetic was also known as "Beaux- Arts style"
Classical block architecture also flourished in the United States
Famous Architects:
Henri Labrouste – His masterpiece is the Library of Sainte- Genevieve
Charles Garnier – Designed the most famous classical block of all which is the Palais Garnier
ROMANTICISM 1800s-1810s
ROMANTICISM
Expression of emotion, both subtle and stormy
Distinctive themes: longing for history, supernatural elements, social injustices and nature
CHARACTERISTIC
Shows the height of action
Emotional extremes
Celebrated nature as out of control
Dramatic compositions
Heightened sensation
PAINTINGS – Emphasis on emotion. Expressed as much feeling and passion as it could be
SCULPTURE- Artist to Roman styles during the time of Alexander the Great for inspiration as well as to mimic their styles
ROMANTICISM FAMOUS ARTIST
JEAN LOUIS THEODORE GERICAULT
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