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ABSOLUTISM
The Age of Absolutism is embodied in Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the most important composers of the Baroque period. He had to live during the time of patronage to royalty, and rose to fame by writing numerous works for specific nobles. Portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach by Elias Gottlob Haussman, 1746. Oil on canvas, Altes Rathaus, Leipzig. -
ENLIGHTENMENT
The Age of Enlightenment is immortalized in Don Giovanni, an Opera of two acts written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It first premiered in 1787 in Prague, and is considered a mixture of comedy and tragedy. Mozart continuously strove to break tradition, all while maintaining noble patronage. This image is part of the original playbill of the Opera's premiere.
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REVOLUTION
Song with lyrics (French and English) Written by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in 1792 during the French Revolution, La Marseillaise was adopted by the Republic in 1795 as the national anthem. It is still in use to this day. Image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg -
ROMANTICISM
Performance by Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, 2013 First performed at the Paris Conservatoire, la Symphonie Fantastique was composed by Hector Berlioz in 1830. It embodies the emotional spirit of the romantic era, which downplays the logic of the enlightenment. Image: Promotional poster for the movie based on Berlioz's work, directed by Christian-Jaque in 1942 during France's occupation.
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NATIONALISM
Masterful rendition by Adam Gyorgy Composed by Hungarian Franz Liszt in 1851 as a piano solo, Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 is part of a larger set of 19 Hungarian Rhapsodies. It embodies the new nationalistic ideals present in both European states as well as musicians. Image: Bugs Bunny performs Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in an episode entitled "The Rhapsody Rabbit"
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FUTURISM
English Translation Written by Francesco Balilla Pratella in 1910, the Manifesto of Futurist Musicians is very similar to Marinetti's Manifesto of Futurism. Pratella denounces Italian musicians and appeals to the young in the hopes of livening up Italy's musical scene, which focuses on the glorious past. Image: Cover of the 1912 Edition, Art by Umberto Boccioni
