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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)
Although not a composer, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a very famous German poet, playwright, novelist, and statesman who was extremely influential to early romantic musicians -
Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842)
Luigi Cherubini was an Italian composer who was famous for his operas and sacred music. His operas were known to their more dramatic style and were often praised by other composers such as Beethoven. Some of his more famous works include "Médée", and "Les Abencérages". -
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the most influential composers from the late Classical and early Romantic era. Music from other composers at this time tends to sound like Beethoven and many Romantic composers tried to differentiate themselves from Beethoven. Some of his most famous pieces include "Symphony No. 5", "Symphony No. 9", and "Piano Sonata No. 14". -
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer who was famous in the late classical and early romantic period. Despite his short life he left behind almost 600 pieces, many of which were influential on composers during the Romantic Era. -
The Romantic Style
Music from this era is usually more dramatic and emotional. It also had an impact and was influenced by the rising nationalism that increased across Europe during them time -
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Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815)
The Napoleonic Wars were a series of global conflicts caused by The French Empire led by Napoleon. It produced a period of French domination and nationalism across Europe and many formerly enemy countries formed coalitions with each other. -
Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847)
Fanny Mendelssohn was a famous German composer and sister to Felix Mendelssohn. She is one of the most influential female composers during the Romantic Era. Some of her pieces include "Das Jahr" and "Das Jahr: August". -
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Felix Ludwig Mendelssohn was a famous German composer, pianist, and conductor who was popular during the early Romantic Period. He is best known today for his symphonies and concertos. Some of his most famous pieces include "Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Wedding March" -
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Frédéric François Chopin was a famous Polish composer and pianist primarily known for his solo piano pieces today. In his time he was often world renowned and was often regarded as the best pianist from the Romantic Era. Some of his pieces include "Nocturnes, Op. 9", "Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53", and "Piano Concerto No. 1". -
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Robert Schumann was a famous German composer and pianist who is regarded as one of the greatest composers during the romantic period. He is best remembered for his piano pieces, usually dedicated to his wife. Some of his famous works include "Kinderszenen" and "Carnaval". -
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Franz Liszt was a famous Hungarian composer, pianist, and teacher. He was world renowned during the Romantic Era for his virtuoso skills as a pianist. Some of his pieces include "La campanella", "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2", and "Liebesträume" -
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War of 1812 (1812-1815)
The war of 1812 was a war between The United States and Britain over various maritime rights. No sides won but Washington D.C was burned -
Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Wilhelm Richard Wagner was a very influential German composer during the Romantic Era. He is especially known for his Operas with some of the most recognizable operas every written with almost all other composers from this time trying to replicate his style. Some of his pieces include "Die Walküre", "Der Ring des Nibelungen", and "Tannhäuser". -
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi was and Italian composer during the Romantic Era. He was best known for his operas and was arguably the most Italian composer of The Romantic Era. Some of his pieces included "Aida" and "La traviata". -
Adolphe Sax (1814-1894)
Antoine-Joseph Sax was a Belgian inventor and musician who is primarily remembered today for the invention of the Saxophone but also invented many other instruments including the Saxtromba, Saxhorn, and Saxtuba. -
Clara Schumann (1819-1896)
Clara Josephine Schumann was a German composer and pianist, as well as the wife of Robert Schumann. She was distinguished as one of the best pianists from the Romantic Era as well as one of the best female musicians from the era. Some of her compositions include "Piano Trio", and "Valses romantiques, op. 4". -
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Johannes Brahms was a famous German composer, pianist, and conductor during the Romantic Era. He was also known for his expert piano experience and is regarded as one of the best pianist from the era. Some of his pieces "Danzas húngaras", "Wiegenlied", and "Symphony No. 1". -
Invention of The Saxophone (1840s)
Adolphe Sax creates the Saxophone. Although it sees some early use in army bands , the new instrument struggles to become popular until the Jazz scene. -
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a famous Russian composer and is often seen as the first Russian composer whos music had huge impact on the international world. Some of his pieces include "Swan Lake" and "Symphony No. 6". -
Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)
Antonín Leopold Dvořák was a Bohemian composer and was one of the earliest Czech composers to receive world wide recognition. He was known for incorporating folk and traditional music in his works. Some of his pieces include "Symphony No. 9" and "Cello Concerto". -
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Mexican-American War (1825-1848)
The United States and Mexico primarily over the control of land, especially concerning Texas. The United States would quickly win the war and with it fully complete its goal of Manifest Destiny. -
Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Giacomo Puccini was an Italian composer who was best known for his operas. He was seen as one of the best composers of Opera after Verdi and was one of the last true composers of the Romantic Era. -
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American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war between The United States of America and the breakaway country of The Confederate States of America primarily over the cause of slavery and its expansion. The war would go on to be the bloodiest and most deadly war in American history. -
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Unification of Germany (1864-1871)
Prussia would begin to unify all the other German states to eventually form The German Empire. It would conquer many states by both force and diplomacy. Eventually Germany would become one of the most dominant countries in Europe. -
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Scramble for Africa (1885-1914)
European nations begin to quickly colonize Africa and exploit the people there for its resources. This rapid colonization would go on to have ramifications that are still felt to this day.