Romantic Period Composers Flashcards
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Who is regarded by many as the first Romantic era composer?

  • Niccolò Paganini
  • Franz Schubert
  • Richard Wagner
  • Ludwig van Beethoven (correct)

    • What is Niccolò Paganini known for?

    24 Caprices for violin, five concerti for violin.

    Which composer is known for the opera 'Carmen'?

    Georges Bizet

    What is Franz Liszt famous for?

    <p>Hungarian Rhapsodies and extended piano technique.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major works is Richard Wagner known for?

    <p>Der Ring des Nibelungen, Lohengrin, Tristan und Isolde.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which composer wrote the 'Enigma Variations'?

    <p>Edward Elgar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compositions is Claude Debussy known for?

    <p>Impressionist music.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Symphony No. 4 popularly known as?

    <p>Italian Symphony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following operas is NOT composed by Giuseppe Verdi?

    <p>Madama Butterfly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Edvard Grieg known for?

    <p>Piano Concerto and incidental music to Peer Gynt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which composer is known for ballets such as 'The Nutcracker'?

    <p>Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Key Romantic Composers

    • Ludwig van Beethoven: German composer bridging Classical and Romantic eras; renowned for nine symphonies, thirty-two piano sonatas, sixteen string quartets, and more.

    • Niccolò Paganini: Italian violinist and composer known for 24 Caprices for violin, five violin concertos, and unique violin techniques.

    • Franz Schubert: Austrian composer recognized for lieder, chamber music, symphonic works, and contributions to piano music.

    • Gioachino Rossini: Italian opera composer acclaimed for works like The Barber of Seville and various opera overtures.

    • Hector Berlioz: French composer famous for his innovative programmatic symphony, Symphonie Fantastique, notable for its storytelling through music.

    • Johann Strauss II: Austrian composer celebrated as "The Waltz King," famous for The Blue Danube and the operetta Die Fledermaus.

    • Felix Mendelssohn: German composer and conductor noted for the Violin Concerto, the Wedding March, and five symphonies, as well as piano pieces like Songs without Words.

    • Robert Schumann: German composer and pianist, significant lieder writer, known for short piano pieces, four symphonies, and chamber music.

    • Franz Liszt: Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist, influential for Hungarian Rhapsodies and innovative piano techniques, alongside numerous tone poems.

    • Giuseppe Verdi: Italian opera compositional giant renowned for operas including Nabucco, Rigoletto, and La Traviata.

    • Richard Wagner: German opera composer famous for Der Ring des Nibelungen and notable for the Bridal Chorus, widely used in weddings.

    • Johannes Brahms: German composer known for his four symphonies, Violin Concerto, and orchestral works, along with numerous chamber and piano pieces.

    • Georges Bizet: French composer widely recognized for the opera Carmen, which remains a cornerstone of the operatic repertoire.

    • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Russian composer celebrated for ballets such as The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, as well as significant operas and the 1812 Overture.

    • Antonín Dvořák: Czech composer acclaimed for the "New World" Symphony, inspired by American themes and influences.

    • Edvard Grieg: Norwegian composer known for the Piano Concerto and Lyric Pieces for piano, along with incidental music for Peer Gynt.

    • Edward Elgar: English composer famed for Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches, along with symphonic and choral works.

    • Giacomo Puccini: Italian opera composer associated with verismo style, known for operas like La bohème and Tosca.

    • Claude Debussy: French composer recognized in Impressionist music, famed for Clair de Lune and innovative harmonic language.

    • Richard Strauss: German composer known for Also sprach Zarathustra and masterful tone poems, operas, and lieder.

    • Sergei Rachmaninoff: Russian composer and pianist, notable for three symphonies, four piano concertos, and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

    • Frederic Chopin: Polish composer known for his piano-focused works, including nocturnes, ballades, and dances like mazurkas and polonaises.

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    Explore the key figures of the Romantic Period in music with this set of flashcards. Featuring influential composers like Ludwig van Beethoven and Niccolò Paganini, these cards provide an overview of their contributions and significance. Perfect for music students and enthusiasts alike.

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