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!!!