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Johann Wolfgang von Gruethe
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Ludwig Van Beethoven
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Gioacchino Rossini
The most important opera composer in the early 19th century. He later became the most famous composer in Europe during the early 19th century. -
Paris Conservatory Founded
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Gaetano Donizetti
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Franz Schubert
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Vincenzo Bellini
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Hector Berlioz
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Robert Schumann
An German composer, who was more influential as an editor and promoter of music -
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Frédéric Chopin
An Polish composer and pianist that played in a delicate style. -
Mary Shelley publishes Frankenstein.
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Clara Schumann (Wieck)
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The harmonica was invented
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Ludwig van Beethoven died.
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Johannes Brahms
German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic period. -
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Antonín Dvořák
One of the first Czech composers, who composed with many qualities from Czech. A Nationalist composer. -
The New York Philharmonic Orchestra was founded.
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Edvard Grieg
A Norwegian composer and pianist. He was considered on of the most influential composers during the romantic era. -
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Edward Elgar
An English composer whos pieces have been standard repertoire in the concert setting. -
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Isaac Albéniz
A Spanish virtuoso pianist, composer, and conductor. -
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Fredrick Delius
A English composer. -
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Jean Sibelius
A Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic. His music helped develop Finland's national identity from the rule of Russia. -
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Enrique Granados
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Romantic Era Genres
- Ballets
- Symphonies
- Waltzes
- Operas
- Nocturnes
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Musical Stylistic Traits
- Big Orchestra, Maximalism
- Program Music
- Rescue Operas
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The Tuba was invented
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The Oboe was invented.
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The Clarinet was invented.
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Carnegie Hall opened in New York City.