Romantic Period
This new society feature after the revolutions included large factories and what kind of places?
Farms, villages, and small cities
Wagner called his operas "music" what? (two-word phrase used in the powerpoint)
"music drama"
Verdi began as an organist and later became what in his hometown before composing operas?
Orchestra conductor (and organist)
Brahms was best friends with and fell in love with the wife of which composer?
Robert Schumann
Tchaikovsky is famous for which ballet often performed around Christmas time?
The Nutcracker
What was the favorite instrument of many Romantic composers?
Piano
What recurring melody idea, used by Wagner, is mentioned that links themes to characters?
Leitmotif (also spelled Leimotiv/Leimotov)
Which famous Verdi aria became hugely popular and was kept secret until the performance?
"La Donna È Mobile"
: Which country did Brahms move to and live in for the rest of his life?
Austria (Vienna, Austria)
Who was the wealthy patroness who supported Tchaikovsky for years but insisted they never do what?
Madame Nadezhda Filaretovna von Meck — they were never to meet face to face
What idea names the glorification of a nation’s people, using folk elements and patriotic places?
Nationalism
Which royal supporter built an opera house in Bayreuth and backed Wagner financially?
Prince Ludwig II of Bavaria
Which opera by Verdi was commissioned for a celebration in Egypt and delayed two years?
Aida
How many years did it take to complete Brahms’s Symphony No. 1 (total years mentioned)?
22 years to complete the entire symphony (first movement took 8 years)
Tchaikovsky conducted a performance of his most famous work at the opening of which New York hall?
Carnegie Hall (he conducted the 1812 Overture at the opening)
The Romantic orchestra most resembles which later orchestra listed on the quiz: Baroque, Classical, or Modern Day?
Modern Day Orchestra
Name the daughter of this Romantic era composer who married Wagner
Cosima Liszt
Name the librettist who worked with Verdi on operas based on Shakespeare
Arrigo Boito
Brahms was described as musically old fashioned and even signed a petition opposing what?
"New music"
Tchaikovsky had which mental health condition?
Bipolar disorder
Name two musical forms or piano pieces associated with Chopin mentioned in the powerpoint (give two).
preludes, waltzes, mazurkas, etudes, nocturnes, impromptus
Wagner wrote both the music and the _______ for many of his works
Libretto
What did Verdi do with most of his money when he died (what institution did he support)?
He left most of his money to a home for elderly musicians in Milan
Name one young composer Brahms mentored in his last years
Antonín Dvořák (Dvorak)
Where is Tchaikovsky buried (name of cemetery)
Tikhvin Cemetery