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Which composer was known for incorporating Polish dances into their melodic pieces?
Which composer was known for incorporating Polish dances into their melodic pieces?
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Franz Liszt
- Emilie Mayer
- Frédéric Chopin (correct)
Emilie Mayer's compositional style was notable for which characteristic, unusual for women composers of her time?
Emilie Mayer's compositional style was notable for which characteristic, unusual for women composers of her time?
- Creating large-scale works for full orchestra (correct)
- Writing exclusively for voice and small ensembles
- Focusing on sacred music and liturgical settings
- Composing primarily for solo piano
Which composer's early orchestral work was A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Which composer's early orchestral work was A Midsummer Night's Dream?
- Richard Strauss
- Anton Bruckner
- Felix Mendelssohn (correct)
- Johannes Brahms
Who is known for using "cyclic form," where multiple movements share thematic material?
Who is known for using "cyclic form," where multiple movements share thematic material?
Which composer's symphonies are characterized by long sections and slow development, creating a spiritual atmosphere?
Which composer's symphonies are characterized by long sections and slow development, creating a spiritual atmosphere?
Who introduced the term "symphonic poem" and created single-movement pieces inspired by external sources like literature or history?
Who introduced the term "symphonic poem" and created single-movement pieces inspired by external sources like literature or history?
Which composer reacted against the Romantic style and composed works in the Baroque and Classical traditions?
Which composer reacted against the Romantic style and composed works in the Baroque and Classical traditions?
Which composer is primarily known for their operas, especially one that caused controversy due to its realistic portrayal of characters and on-stage violence?
Which composer is primarily known for their operas, especially one that caused controversy due to its realistic portrayal of characters and on-stage violence?
Which composer is known for transitioning from composing songs and symphonic poems to creating operas, including Der Rosenkavalier?
Which composer is known for transitioning from composing songs and symphonic poems to creating operas, including Der Rosenkavalier?
Which early Romantic composer frequently used pre-existing literary works as inspiration for their songs, much like their contemporaries?
Which early Romantic composer frequently used pre-existing literary works as inspiration for their songs, much like their contemporaries?
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Emilie Mayer
Emilie Mayer
A Romantic composer known for songs based on existing poems and stories, and orchestral works.
Chopin's famous piece
Chopin's famous piece
The Minute Waltz, known for its short, melodic and dance-based nature.
Felix Mendelssohn's first orchestral work
Felix Mendelssohn's first orchestral work
A Midsummer Night's Dream, inspired by his sister Fanny.
Anton Bruckner's symphonies
Anton Bruckner's symphonies
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Cyclic form in music
Cyclic form in music
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Franz Liszt and symphonic poem
Franz Liszt and symphonic poem
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Johannes Brahms’ style
Johannes Brahms’ style
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Georges Bizet's famous opera
Georges Bizet's famous opera
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Richard Strauss' early works
Richard Strauss' early works
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Importance of Polish dances
Importance of Polish dances
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Study Notes
Early Romantic Composers
- Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): Inspired by his sister Fanny, he wrote A Midsummer's Night's Dream as his first orchestral work.
- Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849): A brilliant pianist known for short, melodic pieces based on Polish dances, like the Minute Waltz.
- Emilie Mayer (1812-1883): Similar to other Romantic composers, she frequently used existing narratives and poetry as foundations for her themes. She was also a rare female composer creating for orchestra.
Middle and Late Romantic Composers
- Anton Bruckner (1824-1896): His nine symphonies feature long sections, allowing the music to build slowly and giving each a spiritual quality.
- César Franck (1822-1890): He influenced a revival in traditional symphony structure, using cyclic form, where multiple movements share a central, repeating theme.
- Franz Liszt (1811-1886): He developed the symphonic poem, a large one-movement orchestra piece derived from drama, history, or mythology.
- Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): He pushed back against the new Romantic style preferring Classical and Baroque forms.
- Georges Bizet (1838-1875): A French opera composer, particularly known for Carmen, which shocked audiences with realistic on-stage characters.
- Richard Strauss (1864-1949): A masterful storyteller, Strauss started by writing songs and symphonic poems but later focused on opera, especially Der Rosenkavalier.
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