Duplicate of Romantic Era Music

During the Romantic Era this country was known for Art Songs.

He spent the last two years of his life in an insane asylum, visited daily by his wife Clara. 

During the Romantic Era this country was known for Ballet.

This great pianist died at age 39 from tuberculosis.

Which composer is known as the transition composer from Classical to Romantic?

This composer of "The New World Symphony" used Bohemian folk music in his compositions.

His opera "Lohengrin" has the famous wedding song "Here Comes the Bride."

His opera dealt with people acting on primitive emotions, so he is called a "Realist" composer.

Music that is written to tell a story or paint a mental picture is called

His opera are called "Music Dramas" because he made the plot equal to the music.

During the Romantic Era this country was known as the gathering place of pianists.

The finale of his "William Tell" has the melody used for "The Lone Ranger."

Even though he died young from syphilis, he still wrote over 600 art songs.

His avoidance of home tone was a major influence on early 20th century composers.

How many movements are in a Romantic Era symphony?

How many movements are in a Romantic Era concerto?

During the Romantic Era this country was known for Opera.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Romantic Era music?

He introduced "leitmotif," a theme that introduces characters each time they go on stage.

This French composer wrote "Symphonie Fantastique" based on opium dreams.

His opera include "Madame Butterfly" and "La Boheme." 

He died from cholera after drinking contaminated water.

He quit composing the last 40 years of his life to become a chef. 

His final symphony, "Pathetique," leads us to believe that he may have committed suicide.

Who was Chopin's girlfriend?

Speeding up the tempo.

What are the approximate beginning and ending dates of the Romantic Era?

A bachelor, the only woman he was in love with was Clara Weber Schumann.  

Because his hands were so large pianists have a hard time playing his music.

He introduced the world to the music of J.S. Bach.