Times
The Romantic Period started at this time
1820
Listz died in.... (which year?)
1886
Chopin was this old when he began studying piano
Six years old
Explain who George Sand was.
George Sand was a writer and was the talk of Paris. She dressed as a man to have a chance for her books to be published
This is the only animal able to fly sideways, backwards, up and down and even hover in mid-air.
Hummingbird
Romantic composers felt that music should...
...express emotions and feelings
Who taught Liszt music when he was only 6 years old?
His father Adam
Chopin died when he was....(how old?)
...39 year old
PIANO
Which fruit has its seeds growing on the OUTSIDE instead of the INSIDE
STRAWBERRY
Name another expression of Romantic composers
Their love for their native lands
Who was Liszt first official piano teacher
Carl Czerny
Chopin spent most of his life in this country
FRANCE
Explain why Liszt's concert were always an event
1) Gloves
2) Venues
3) Orchestra members
Tomatoes and Cucumbers are not Vegetables...what are they?
FRUITS
Name one type of musical composition that developed during the Romantic Period
ART SONG, PROGRAM MUSIC, STUDY
Liszt was this old when he gave his first public concerto
Nine years old
What was Chopin's preference: 1) to play for huge crowds in big theatres OR 2) to perform for small gatherings of people
2)
Liszt's movie: why was Liszt frustrated in the movie, please explain
Because the boy was able to play from his heart and compose music with no problems. Liszt was unable to compose until only late in his career.
How many years are there in a decade
10
Define PROGRAM MUSIC
Music that tells a story
Liszt started to be a successful composer at a very young age. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
Name one of Chopin's most well-known compositions
Polonaise in G Minor, Polonaise Militaire, Minute Waltz, Raindrop Prelude
Who encouraged Liszt to become a composer
A dozen equals....?
12