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His writings were incredibly influential on our Romantic composers. He wrote poetry, dramas, an autobiography, books about literature, 4 novels, and scientific books on anatomy, botany, and color.
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Wrote a French opera titled Lodoiska
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He is the transitional figure from the Classical to the Romantic style. Made his living in Vienna as a performer before he gained fame as a composer who composed in all genera's. Began loosing his hearing as a young man and the paranoia that the deafness intensified, isolated him from society.
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Hosted the Congress of Vienna and was instrumental in shaping social activities (salons)
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Composed the first German romantic opera “Der Freischütz” (The Magic Bullet, 1819-21).
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The French Revolution started as a protest over taxes
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Jewish German composer who studied in Italy and composed French opera in Paris.
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The most important opera composer in the early 19th century.
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France founded the Paris Conservatory as a state institution for the training of musicians
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Italian opera composer.
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Composed in all genres, over 600 Lieder. Mostly a freelance composer; earned his income from teaching and publishing his music.
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Italian opera composer.
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One of the most important early innovators of new orchestration and genres. Composed works that are neither operas, symphonies, or oratorios. He was one of the first conductors to stand in front of the orchestra and conduct.
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The one opera that Beethoven composed and it was in the Rescue Opera genera
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Sister of Felix, composer. Goethe remarked that the siblings were equal in talent. Compisition was outside the norm for a woman to be doing. Some of her works could be under her brothers name.
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Composed in Vienna 1804-1808; first performed in 1808. The first movement is constructed almost entirely from the 4-note opening motive.
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Composer of most genres, revived of J.S. Bach’s music in Leipzig.
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More important as an editor and promoter of music. German composer, writer, and pianist.
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Pianist (delicate style) and composer. Called the poet of the piano. Most appreciated by other musicians and by the upper class.
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Piano virtuoso, writer, conductor, composer, innovator, supporter of Wagner.
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An article was published about Beethoven’s instrumental music written by E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776-1822). In 1813 Hoffmann calls Beethoven a genius
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Wagner’s musical innovations in harmony and orchestration revolutionized instrumental music and opera. He was appointed as the second Kapellmeister for the King of Saxony in Dresden. Spent time in Switzerland; wrote about music, himself, drama, and other composers.
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Based on the legend that whoever is touched by the king of the elves must die. It was sang by one singer doing all of the parts.
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These decrees placed severe limits on freedom of expression by individuals, including artists, and institutions such as Universities and presses.
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Virtuoso pianist, composer, wife of Robert. Had already written the majority of her piano concerto by age 13.
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Known for his opérettes.
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Best known for his programmatic cycle of 6 symphonic poems called Má vlast (My Country). Smetana is considered the founder of Czech music. By 1874 he had gone completely deaf.
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He was the first American to make a living as a professional songwriter.
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American Nationalist who born in New Orleans. He was a child prodigy on the piano. Chopin said he would become “the king of pianists."
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A program symphony in 5 movements.
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Brahms was the younger composer of the group. German romantic composer who continued the classical traditions, especially in form.
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Blended styles into opéra comique with Carmen.
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Czechoslovakian nationalist composer. He took an interest in the United States’ folk music and he studied Black American cultures and music of the Native Americans.
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Polish pianist and composer he was also the Prime minister and foreign minister of Poland in 1919.
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Má vlast was a tone poem. It described the Vltava.