THE MUSIC MAKERS OF THE ROMANTIC ERA Flashcards
Was an Austrian composer born on January 31, 1797.
He was 10 yrs. old he had already established his reputation as a budding composer in Vienna.
“I am the world only for the purpose of composing”
FRANZ SCHUBERT
He was able to compose
600 lieder,
7 symphonies,
2 sonatas,
a series of miniatures for solo piano
2 mass setting, short choral works
4 stage works
FRANZ SCHUBERT
_____ compositions include the following:
Ellens Gesang III or “Ave Maria”
The Magic Harp
Wanderer Fantasy for Piano
Eighth Symphony
Great Symphony
Moments Musicaux
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Was an Italian composer born on October 10, 1813.
Best known for his Operas
His work primarily consists of operas that continue to be performed in major theaters for over a century.
His most famous works include “La Traviata,” “Rigoletto,” “Otello,” and “Aida.”
GIUSEPPE VERDI
Was an Italian composer born on December 22, 1858. He came from a family of musicians. ____ were Organist and composers to the Cathedral of San Martino
Famous for his Operas
In his operas, Puccini used the theme “He who has lived for love, has died for love”.
GIACOMO PUCCINI
His famous work includes:
La Boheme
Madame Butterfly
Tosca
Edgar
Turandot
GIACOMO PUCCINI
Was a famous German composer, primarily known for his complex and controversial operas.
Born on May 22, 1813 in Leipiz, Germany.
Was NOT considered a child prodigy.
He was 11yrs. old when he wrote his first drama; by age of 16, he was already composing music.
RICHARD WAGNER
His famous operas include:
The Flying Dutchman
Tannhauser
Lohengrin
Tristan und Isolde
And his great tetralogy, Der Ring des Nibelungen
(Ring of the Nibelungs)
RICHARD WAGNER
