The Romantic Period
Time Period: 1820-1900
(historians disagree on these dates, some have a starting point of 1830, some 1815)
Forms of Music in the Romantic Period
Program music- Music that tells a story and conveys a particular scene through music.
Nocturne- A piece usually with lyrical melody over arpeggios that is inspired by the night.
Nationalist/national identity- Pieces about the composer’s country or homeland. May feature folk music from a particular country.
Rhapsody- A one movement work with no particular form, consisting of many different moods throughout the piece.
Notable Composers:
Famous Pieces
- Brahms – Lullaby
- Tchaikovsky – Nutrcracker
- Mendelssohn – Wedding March
- Wagner – Bridal Chorus
- Dvorak – Largo from New World Symphony
- Tchaikovsky – 1812 Overture
- Grieg – Morning
- Grieg – In the Hall of the Mountain King
- Wagner – Ride of the Valkyries
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