MUSIC (The Music Makers of the Romantic Era) Flashcards

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Austrian composer born on January 31, 1797

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Franz Schubert

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When Franz Schubert was _ years old, he had already established his reputation as a budding composer in Vienna.

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10 years old

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He followed his father’s profession as a teacher

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Franz Schubert

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Franz Schubert followed his father’s profession as a _

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teacher

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He spent his free time writing compositions

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Franz Schubert

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He was able to compose 600 lieder, seven complete symphonies, two sonatas, and a series of miniatures for solo piano, two Mass settings, and various other projects

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Franz Schubert

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7
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Franz Schubert struggled _

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Financially

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8
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He died on November 19, 1828

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Franz Schubert

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Italian composer on October 10, 1813

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Giuseppe Verdi

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He was rejected from the Milan Conservatory.

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Giuseppe Verdi studied music under _ _

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Vincenzo Lavigna

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He was known for his successful operas: Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, La Traviata, Falstaff, and Aida.

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Giuseppe Verdi

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He died on January 21, 1902

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Giuseppe Verdi

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He composed over 25 operas

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Giuseppe Verdi

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He died on January 21, 1901

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Giuseppe Verdi

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He was an Italian composer born on December 22, 1858

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Giacomo Puccini

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He came from a family of musicians

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Giacomo Puccini

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He studied at the Milan Conservatory

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Giacomo Puccini

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He died due to post-operative shock

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Giacomo Puccini

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He died on November 29 1924

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Giacomo Puccini

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Famous German composer, known for his complex and controversial operas.

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Richard Wagner

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Richard Wagner was _ years old when he wrote his first drama.

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11

23
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Richard Wagner was inspired by Beethoven’s…

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Ninth Symphony

24
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Richard Wagner was born on…

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May 22, 1813

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Giacomo Puccini was born on…

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December 22, 1858

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Giuseppe Verdi was born on…

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October 10, 1813

27
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Fran Schubert was born on…

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January 31 1797

28
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His works are known for their complex texture, rich harmonies, and orchestration.

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Richard Wagner

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He died from a heart attack

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Richard Wagner

30
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He died on February 13, 1883

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Richard Wagner