Romantic Composer Review #3

It took Brahms this many years to compose his first symphony.

This musical period is inspired by literature and nature.

Brahms was a perfectionist.

Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert were all _________ composers?

Classical music was all about Formal Structures and Balance.

What are the dates of the Romantic Period?

Which musical period is inspired by non-musical elements (nature, literature, art)?

Which of these composers was NOT a virtuoso pianist.

Music for Music's Sake

Romantic music pulls the listener into the emotional world of the composer.

Schumann's character pieces had descriptive titles which let the listener do this...

Who was the biggest supporter and source of inspiration for Robert Schumann's music?

Schumann hoped the device he created would do this...

This composer made a device to strengthen his fingers while playing the piano.

Which composer considered a career as a novelist or writer?

Composer influenced by folk and Gypsy music.

Which composer set the text of the Ave Maria to music?

Brahms announced retirement. Was inspired by Richard Muhlfeld. Then composed works for this instrument.

1840 was the "Year of _____" for Schumann

Which composer was NOT a virtuoso pianist?

Music of the Romantic Period is said to "Wear its brain on its sleeve."

This city was the musical hub of Europe.

Only composer of the Viennese school to have been born in Vienna.

Which 2 composers set the text of the prayer, Ave Maria, to music?

Schumann created the "New Journal of Music" to do what?

Which composer was a virtuoso pianist?

1820-1900 are the dates for this musical period.

Schubert's Trout Quintet was for what ensemble?

Schumann claimed this composer too flashy for his tastes.

This composer hailed Brahms a "genius."