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Romantic Composers: Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt, Tchaikovsky - , Study notes of Music

Wheaton CollegeMusic
Prof. Steven Pierson

An overview of some of the most prominent composers of the romantic period, including franz schubert, felix mendelssohn, frédéric chopin, robert schumann, johannes brahms, franz liszt, and pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. It highlights their major works, influences, and contributions to the development of romantic music.

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Romantic Period
Romantic Composers
oFranz Schubert (1797-1828)
Songs
Symphonies (no. 8)/Piano Works
oFelix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Father (Moses Mendelssohn) wrote about Jews being more
incorporated into German Culture (more mainstream)
Converts to Christianity—Lutheran
Loves J.S. Bach
Performs Mathew’s Passion
oImportant because it brings Bach back to the public
Wrote Elijah based off of inspiration he got from Bach’s
Oratorios
Easy going/pleasant to talk to/Joyful Music
Symphonies (reformation)
Theme and variations from A Mighty Fortress
St. Thomas Church/Music conservatory/Leipzig Gwandhaus
Orchestra
Conservatory—Mainstreams music into academia
oFrederic Chopin (1810-1849)
Polish Nationalism
Great Pianist—took what Beethoven wrote and explores instrument
even fully
Known for Piano works—2 piano concertos, or piano solos
Needs Schumann to help him as an agent
oRobert Schumann (1810-1856)
Friend of Mendelssohn and agent for Chopin
Promoted the study of music as an academic discipline
Chopin—protégé
Clara—wife of Schumann/one of the great pianists of the day
Starts academic journal
oJohannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Friends with Schumann and Clara
Symphonies/Concerti/Piano works/Chamber Music
oFranz Liszt
Big showman/tremendous pianist (only one who could play his stuff)
Piano Virtuoso
Tone Poems
Program music—tells a story through instrumental music
oTchaikovsky
Russian (obviously)
Ballet (nutcracker, swan lake)
Take my grandkids
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Romantic Period  Romantic Composers o Franz Schubert (1797-1828)  Songs  Symphonies (no. 8)/Piano Works o Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)  Father (Moses Mendelssohn) wrote about Jews being more incorporated into German Culture (more mainstream)  Converts to Christianity—Lutheran  Loves J.S. Bach  Performs Mathew’s Passion o Important because it brings Bach back to the public  Wrote Elijah based off of inspiration he got from Bach’s Oratorios  Easy going/pleasant to talk to/Joyful Music  Symphonies (reformation)  Theme and variations from A Mighty Fortress  St. Thomas Church/Music conservatory/Leipzig Gwandhaus Orchestra  Conservatory—Mainstreams music into academia o Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)  Polish Nationalism  Great Pianist—took what Beethoven wrote and explores instrument even fully  Known for Piano works—2 piano concertos, or piano solos  Needs Schumann to help him as an agent o Robert Schumann (1810-1856)  Friend of Mendelssohn and agent for Chopin  Promoted the study of music as an academic discipline  Chopin—protégé  Clara—wife of Schumann/one of the great pianists of the day  Starts academic journal o Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)  Friends with Schumann and Clara  Symphonies/Concerti/Piano works/Chamber Music o Franz Liszt  Big showman/tremendous pianist (only one who could play his stuff)  Piano Virtuoso  Tone Poems  Program music—tells a story through instrumental music o Tchaikovsky  Russian (obviously)  Ballet (nutcracker, swan lake)  Take my grandkids

 Symphonies (#6 – Ecstasy to Despair)—Mood Swings (manic depressant)