Music of the Romantic Period (1820-1910) PDF

MAPEH Reviewer 2. Frederic Chopin Born on March 1, 1810 in MUSIC Zelazowa, Poland. Music of the Romantic Period ( 1820 – Known as Poet of the Piano. 1910 )...

MAPEH Reviewer 2. Frederic Chopin Born on March 1, 1810 in MUSIC Zelazowa, Poland. Music of the Romantic Period ( 1820 – Known as Poet of the Piano. 1910 ) Known for his originality regarding piano. - It is described as a cultural Studied piano at Warsaw movement of stressed emotion, Conservatory under Wilhelm imagination, individualism, and Wurfel. freedom of expression. - Famous Works - It is characterized by expanding Fantaisie in F Minor the formal structure within a Revolutionary Etude composition and making the Op. 10, 49, 28 pieces more passionate and No. 12, 24 Preludes expressive. - Types of Works - (One of the) main features of Ballade: Verse form this era: Nationalism. consisting of 3 stanzas, 8 or 10 lines each along with a brief Famous Composers of the Romantic envoy. All ends with the same Period: one-line refrain. Etude: Piece composed for 1. Niccolo Paganini the development of a technique. Born on October 27, 1782 in Mazurka: A polish dance Genoa, Italy in a family of six frequently adopted as a ballet children. form usually in triple time Musical skills started with signature. playing the mandolin at five. Nocturne: An instrumental He started training to the violin composition of a pensive, at seven. dreamy mood, especially one The most famous violin virtuoso for the piano. in the world. Polonaise: A stately, march Had rumours about his skills like Polish dance, primarily a being from the devil promenade by couples. Prelude: An introductory - Famous Works preceding a more important La Campanella one. 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op.1 Waltz: A piece of music for a Concerto No. 1 in Eb, Op. 6 dance. 15 Quartets for Guitar and Impromptu: A short Strings Trio composition, especially for the The Carnival of Venice piano, offhand/extemporized. Scherzo: Playful, ABA form. Sonata: For one or more solo instruments. 3 or 4 movements. 1  2. Hector Berlioz 3. Franz Liszt A French romantic composer “Virtuosity” describes his work. born on December 11, 1803. Known as a virtuoso pianist and One of his most famous works composer and the busiest was the five movement musician during the Romantic symphony called the Symphonie Era. Fantastique. Born in Doborjan, Hungary. - Famous Works - Sequence of Symphonie 12 Transcendental Etudes Fantastique Sonata in B Minor 1st : Reveries/Passion : Largo, Hungarian Rhapsodies Allegro Liebesträume ( Love Dream ) 2nd : A Ball : Allegro, Waltz : ABA 3rd : Scene in the Country : Program Music Adagio, Waltz : ABA Coda 4th : March to the Scaffold : - Instrumental music that Allegro non troppo : 2 themes conveys images or scenes, 5th : Dream of a Witches music that tells a short story Sabbath : Larghetto Allegro without text or lyrics. - Developed through the effort of Hector Berlioz. 3. Pyotr “Peter” Ilyich Tchaikovsky He is known for his ballet Composers of Program Music: music, born on May 7, 1840 in 1. Robert Schumann Votkinsk, Russia. One of the famous Romantic Studied at St. Petersburg composers that worked intensively between music and words. - Famous Works Considered himself as the heir Swan Lake to the creative tradition of The Nutcracker Beethoven and Shubert. 1812 Overture Symphony No.6 “Pathetique” - Famous Works Carnaval Abegg Variations 4. Camille Saint-Saëns Frauenliebe und Leben Born on October 9, 1835 in Dichterliebe Paris. He is known as a talented Overture musician from an early age. Considered as a composer who creates elegant music. 2  - Famous Works 4. Ballet. A form of musical Carnival of the Animals theatre in which a story is The Swan I told through dancing, Danse Macabre and his pantomime, and scenic symphony No.3 effects. 5. Suite. A free succession of Musical Forms of the Romantic Period movements sometimes drawn from ballets originally A. Vocal Forms composed around a central story or idea. 1. Recitative and Aria. The Basso continuo C. Song Forms accompaniment was not employed in the Romantic 1. Strophic Form. It uses the Period. Unending Melody of same music for each stanza; the music drama of Wagner. used to make the song easy to remember. It is used in 2. Opera. It is a drama set to folk songs. music with Performers acting and dancing. It is the best 2. Through-composed Form. loved theatrical genre in It uses different music for France, Germany, and Italy. each stanza; it allows music to reflect changing moods. B. Instrumental Forms 1. Sonata. It is made for piano The Song Cycle and one orchestral - A group of Romantic Art Songs instrument of the Early - Unified by a story line Romantic Period similar to - Unified by musical ideas linking classic models. the songs - Ex. Schumann’s Poet of Love 2. Chamber Music. 1840 Programmatic or nationalistic elements sometimes appear in these compositions. 3. Concerto. It is free form. It is more a demanding virtuoso writing for the solo instrument and is more symphonic in character. 3 ARTS - Napoleon crossing the Alps Neoclassicism ( 1780 – 1840 ) - It comes from the Greek word “neos” : new, and Latin word “classicus” : first class. - Western movements in the decorative and visual arts. - Oath of the Horatii Characteristics - Rebirth of Roman History - Formal Composition - Use of Diagonals - Local Colour - Overall Lighting - Classic Geo-Structure 2. Jean-Auguste-Dominique Painters of the Neoclassical Era: Ingres ( 1780 – 1867 ) 1. Jacques-Louis David ( 1748 France – 1825 ) France He is a pupil of Jacques-Louis The Pre-eminent painter of the David. Subject of Paintings: Neoclassical Era. Subject of Portraits and Mythological Paintings: More on History. Works. One of the Greatest Exemplars - Famous Paintings of Academic Art, Finest Old - The Death of Marat Masters. - Famous Paintings - Napoleon on the Imperial Throne 4  - The Apotheosis of Homer 2. Bertel Thorvaldsen ( 1789 – 1838 ) Denmark The first internationally acclaimed Danish artist. - Famous Sculptures - Christ Sculptors of the Neoclassical Era: 1. Antonio Canova ( 1757 - 1822 ) Italy - Lion of Lucerne Prolific Italian Sculptor who focused on mythological subjects. - Famous Sculptures - Psyche Awakened By Cupid’s Kiss Types of Neoclassical Architecture 1. Temple Style Based on Ancient Temples - Pantheon - Washington - British Museum 5 - La Madeleine de Paris - Library of Sainte-Genevieve - Palais Garnier “Paris Opera House” ( Charles Garnier ) 2. Palladian Style Based on Andrea Palladio’s style of villa construction - White House ( Robert Adams ) - New York Public Library - United States Capitol ( Robert Adams ) - Boston Public Library 3. Block Style It is also known as Beaux-Arts style as it was developed by the French Ecole des Beaux-Arts (School of Fine Arts). 6 ARTS OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD - Famous Works (1800s – 1810s ) The Raft of Medusa Romanticism - A movement in which the artists of the Neoclassical period sought to break new ground in the expression of emotion, both Charging Chasseur subtle and stormy. - Themes: Longing for History, Supernatural Elements, Social Injustices, and Nature. - Landscape paintings were popular due to people’s love of nature. - A reaction to the classical and contemplative nature of pieces. Characteristics Insane Woman - Height of Action - Emotional Extremes - Celebrated Nature - Dramatic Compositions - Heightened Sensation Painters of the Romantic Era: 1. Jean Louis Theodore Gericault ( 1791-1824 ) France 2. Eugene Delacroix ( 1798- He is the first French master 1863 ) France and the leader of French He was considered the Greatest realistic school. French Romantic painter of All. His paintings are energetic, He used small, adjacent, and powerful, brilliantly coloured, dramatic brush strokes of and tightly composed. contrasting colour. He was the most influential of Romantic painters. 7 - Famous Work/s The Burial of Sardine Liberty Leading the People 3. Francisco Goya ( 1746-1828 ) Spain Landscape Artists of the Romantic A commissioned Romantic Period painter by the King of Spain. Regarded both as the last of the 1. Theodore Rousseau – “Old Masters” and the first of Barbizon School the “Moderns”. - Famous Works - Famous Works Theodore Rousseau The Third of May 1808 Landscape with a Plowman Saturn Devouring His Son 8  2. Jean Baptiste Camille Corot Jeanne D’Arc – Barbizon School - Famous Works The Church of Marissel Le Repos Sous les Saules Camille Corot 2. Antoine Louis Barye ( 1796- 1875 ) France He was the most famous animal sculptor of all time. - Famous Works Hercules Sitting on a Bull Sculptors of the Romantic Era: 1. Francois Rude ( 1784-1855 ) France He is considered as one of the most important Spanish painters ever lived. He was best known for his Theseus Slaying the Minotaur social art. - Famous Works Departure of the Volunteers 9 Gothic Revival Architecture - St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Neogothic) - It is also referred to as Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic. - An architectural movement that began in the late 1740s in England. - Imitation of Medieval Castles Architects who used Neogothic 1. Charles Barry His name is the name behind Britain’s Westminster Palace. ( AKA the Houses of Parliament ) 2. James Renwick ARTS OF NEOCLASSICISM AND He has his crowning American ROMANTICISM IN THE PH work, the St. Patrick’s Cathedral 1. Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo Y in New York. Padilla (1855-1913). He was acknowledged as one of the great Filipino painters of the Neogothic Architecture late 19th century; He was an - Strawberry Hill, London acquaintance and inspiration for the Philippine reform movement. - Famous Work The Christian Virgins being exposed to the Populace - Westminster Palace 10 2. Juan Luna Y Novicio (1857- - Famous Works we 1899). He is a painter and Oblation ( 3rd Floor Main Library a sculptor; He became one of UP Diliman ) the first recognized Philippine artists. He was also a political activist ( Philippine Reform Movement ). - Famous Work Spoliarium – Latin word referring to the basement of the Roman Colosseum wherein the fallen and dying gladiators are dumped. Pambansang Bantayog ni Andres Bonifacio 3. Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (1892-1972). He is a National Artist in Painting; He was a portraitist and painter of rural 5. Napoleon Isabelo Veloso Philippine Landscapes. Abueva (1930-2018). He was - Famous Work entitled as the “Father of Planting Rice with Mayon Modern Philippine Sculpture”. Volcano - Famous Work Siyam na Diwata ng Sining 4. Guillermo Estrella Tolentino (1890-1976). He is a Filipino sculptor named National Artist for the Visual Arts 1973 and is hailed as the “Father of Philippine Arts”. 11