Romanticism
When was the Romantic Era? What does the word Zeitgeist mean?
1825-1900. The spirit of the times.
What is leider? What Schubert Leider did we listen to?
German Art Song. Der erlkonig. She calls the titular character a supernatural bringer of death, but his name literally translates to the elf king.
Salons
How did the symphonies of the Romantic Era compare to those of the Classical Era (oops not about Dvorak)
They were much larger in the Romantic Era
Where did Berlioz grow up? Where did he live?
Rural France, he moved to Paris as an adult
What figure is considered the transition between the Classical era and Romanticism
Beethoven
Who were the Schubertaids?
A group of supporters of Schubert's music
Who was George Sand? What was Chopin's relationship with her?
She was a famous author/poet, her and Chopin were romantically invovled
In addition to being a composer, what other musical role did Dvorak have?
He was often a conductor, and usually conducted his own works
Where was Tchaikovsky from? Did his music bear much resemblance to his homeland's musical tradition? Who was Madame Von Meck?
Russia, no, while he liked Russian folk melodies, his music is more indebted to the European Art Tradition. Tchaikovsky's patron.
What are some properties of the Romantic artist?
They are often described as tortured, artistic, a misunderstood genius, who is passionate, emotional, and individualistic
Where did Schumann live? Where did Schubert live?
Leipzig. Vienna.
For what instrument did Chopin primarily compose for?
Piano
What country was Dvorak from?
Modern day Czech Republic
What are Tchaikovsky's three famous ballets?
Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet. Also know his tone poem Romeo and Juliet.
Where was the center of Romantic music?
There was no center, it moved across Europe and began to include composers in a number of countries
What is a character piece? Which Schumann set of character pieces did we listen to? Who were Florestan and Eusebius?
A piece that seeks to paint a picture of a specific character. Schumann's Carnival set. Florestan and Eusebius where the two split poles of Schumann's personality that he often relied upon to write character pieces.
Where was Chopin from? Where did he spend most of his adult life?
Poland (Warsaw). Paris
What music did Dvorak think should be the national music of the Americas?
Native folk songs and African-American spirituals
What is an Idee Fixe? In what symphony did Berlioz coin the term?
A musical motive that appears across a number of movements in a symphony. Berlioz uses the idea in his Symphonie Fantastique
What is program music? How did the Romantic composers feel about program music?
What was the name of Schumann's journal? Who was his wife? Who moved in with his wife after Robert Schumann died?
Neue Zeitschrift für Musik. Clara Schumann. Brahms.
What is a Marzuka? What is a Nocturne?
A Marzuka is a Polish dance, a Nocturne is a piece that evokes the concept of the night
What major award did Dvorak win twice?
The Austrian State Prize in Composition
Where did Berlioz get his inspiration for Symphonie Fantastique? Who was it written for?
It was partially based off of Hamlet and written for Harriet Smithson.