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Johann von Goethe
German writer whose writing were critical during the Romantic Era. -
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L. Cherubini
Italian composer. Composed Rescue opera titles Lodoiska. -
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L. Beethoven
Beethoven helped transition the world from the Classical Era into the Romantic Era. Composed lots of music of all different kinds. -
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C. M. von Weber
Composed the first German romantic opera. -
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G. Rossini
Most important composer of opera in the early 19th century. -
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F. Schubert
Composed in all genres but had over 600 Leider. Lived a short life. -
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G. Donizetti
Italian opera composer. -
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V. Bellini
Notable Italian opera composer. -
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H. Berlioz
French composer and innovator of orchestration and genres. Also a writer and critic of music. -
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Fanny Mendelssohn
Notable romantic women composer. Sister of Felix Mendelssohn. -
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Felix Mendelssohn
German composer who composed in most genres. -
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R. Schumann
Composer who was also known as an editor and promoter of music. -
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F. Chopin
Pianist and composer who's works have a distinct style. Educated at the Conservatory of Warsaw in Poland. -
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F. Liszt
Piano virtuoso, writer, conductor, composer, innovator, and supporter of Wagner. -
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G. Verdi
Most important Italian composer in the mid to late 19th century. Primarily an opera composer. Composed 28 operas. -
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R. Wagner
One of the most influential composers of the 19th century. Known for some of his operas. -
The Carlsbad Decrees of 1819
Limited freedom of expression by individuals, institutions, universities, and presses. Impacted composers in the Romantic Era. -
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C. Schumann
Virtuoso pianist, and important composer. Wife to Robert Schumann. -
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B. Smetana
Bohemian, best known for his programmatic cycle of symphonic poems. Pianist and child prodigy, went deaf. -
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S. Foster
American song composer who was the first to make a living as a professional songwriter. -
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J. Brahms
German romantic composer who continued classical traditions. Favored absolute music. -
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A. Dvorak
Czech nationalist composer. Took interest in a variety of different music cultures. -
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E. Greig
Norwegian nationalist composer, had a famous piano concerto. -
Invention of the Escalator
In 1859 the first Escalator was made. -
Invention of the Electric Stove
In 1859 the Electric Stove was invented. This appliance is now found in nearly every home. -
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I. J. Paderewski
Polish pianist and composer, made a piano roll recording of one of his pieces. -
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G. Mahler
Mostly known as a conductor, but was also a composer. Bridged romantic styles with new modern styles.