Lesson 7 - Romantic Part 1 Flashcards
When was the Romantic era?
Around 1820 - 1900
What are some of the significant events in the world during the Romantic era?
- Abolition of slavery
- Independence for colonies
- Continuation of the Industrial Revolution
How did Romanticism differ in its artistic values from the Classical era?
It was less “clean,” restrained, and structured and more emotional; it glorified nature and the past.
What was the “New German School”?
A group of composers who fully embraced Romantic ideals and rejected those of the Classical era.
Who was Clara Wieck Schumann?
- Child prodigy (performing professionally at age 11)
- Composer
- Wife of Robert Schumann
What challenges did Robert Schumann face?
- Hand injury that derailed his performing but led him to focus on composing
- Mental illness that disrupted his family life and work
What famous work of Robert Schumann did we listen to?
Kinderszenen - Scenes from Childhood
We listened to 2: “Of Foreign Lands and Peoples” and “Traumerei”
Which Romantic composer (and friend of the Schumanns) was famous for writing variations on themes from other composers?
Johannes Brahms
What is programmatic music?
Music that, without words, depicts a story
Example: “Symphonie Fantastique” by Hector Berlioz
Who composed the Ring Cycle, the set of four operas with a story from Norse mythology?
Richard Wagner
Pronounced “Ree-card Vog-ner”
What is nationalistic music?
Music that expresses a national identity
How was it used in the Romantic era?
By including a national anthem , traditional native dances, or folk songs of a particular country
What famous Romantic piano work was orchestrated and used in the ballet Les Sylphides?
Frederic Chopin’s “Grande Valse Brilliante” (along with some of his other beloved waltzes)
What Romantic composer is famous for writing lieder?
Franz Schubert
What is rubato?
Freedom in rhythm; playing with rubato means letting the music “breathe” rather than maintaining a strict steady beat.
