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German composer who composed in most genres.
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One-movement piano pieces: equally cheap to perform
Composers usually performed their own
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Composers created poetry settings and emotional expression and they were cheap to perform or share with others
Lieder are re-envisioned in the 19th century -
New combinations of instruments
More instruments were added to the orchestra: orchestras increased in size
More brass and percussion were included -
The public loved this topic as they imagined good triumphing over wrong, the freeing of the oppressed, and most importantly, heroism, Beethoven only composed one opera which was a rescue opera called Fidelio in 1805
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Poets and musicians focused on trying to create moments during which ‘inexpressible longing’ could be felt, This was the ultimate issue of the romantic aesthetic
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Composer who was also known as an editor and promoter of music.
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Pianist and composer who's works have a distinct style. Educated at the Conservatory of Warsaw in Poland.
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Piano virtuoso, writer, conductor, composer, innovator, and supporter of Wagner
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One of the most influential composers of the 19th century. Known for some of his operas.
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Most important Italian composer in the mid to late 19th century. Primarily an opera composer. Composed 28 operas.
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Based on the legend that whoever is touched by the king of the elves must die
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Limited freedom of expression by individuals, institutions, universities, and presses. Impacted composers in the Romantic Era.
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Virtuoso pianist, and important composer. Wife to Robert Schumann.
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Bohemian, best known for his programmatic cycle of symphonic poems. Pianist and child prodigy, went deaf.
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American song composer who was the first to make a living as a professional songwriter.
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German romantic composer who continued classical traditions. Favored absolute music.
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Czech nationalist composer. Took interest in a variety of different music cultures.
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Norwegian nationalist composer, had a famous piano concerto.
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Mostly known as a conductor, but was also a composer. Bridged romantic styles with new modern styles.
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Polish pianist and composer, made a piano roll recording of one of his pieces.