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Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Famous composer who was instrumental in moving music towards romanticism. He is still an icon today. He is most famous for his orchestral symphonies. -
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Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)
Founder of German romantic opera and studied with Haydn. Was a very important conductor during this time. -
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Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
Rossini was known as the most famous composer in the early 19th century in Vienna. He wrote many operas along with choral music. -
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Austrian composer who was known for composing over 600 lieders. He wrote with many modulations, but had many unfinished works. -
Hector Berlioz (1803-69)
French composer who was also a conductor, writer, and innovator. He was one of the leading French musicians during this time. -
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47)
German composer who was known for reviving Bach’s music. He was an early romantic and had a very conservative style. -
Robert Schumann (1810-56)
Very important as not only a composer but as a critic and editor. He unfortunately lost his sanity at a young age. -
Frederic Francois Chopin (1810-49)
French composer and pianist. He was known for his innovative piano techniques. He is much more famous today than he was during his lifetime. -
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Genres commonly composed
Rhapsody, the nocturne, the concert etude, the polonaise, the mazurka, the overture, and program music. -
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Musical Inventions
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Musical stylistic traits
Freedom of form and design. Song like melodies as well as chromatic harmonies and discord’s. Dramatic contrasts with dynamics and pitch. Very big orchestras due mainly to brass. -
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Johann Strauss (1825-99)
Viennese composer as well as both a conductor and violinist. He was known as the “Waltz-King”. -
Johannes Brahms (1833-97)
Austrian composer who was known as a classic romantic. He was one of the first editors of Bach’s music. -
Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)
Czech composer who was influenced by African American and Native American music and culture. He was the most famous Czech composer. -
John Phillip Sousa (1854-1932)
American composer who was most famous for his marches. He was the leader of the U.S. Marine Band in 1880.