MUSIC 3rd Quarter Summary

MUSIC
The Romantic period is a cultural movement that started in the early nineteenth century. The period is characterized of
emotion, individuality, and imagination. The basic quality of romanticism in art is emotional subjectivity. Aside from this,
artists were also fascinated with fantasy, irrational, and the unknown. Several types of music were developed in this
period – the Art Song, Program Music, and Nationalistic Music.
Pyotr IlychTchaikovsky (1840 – 1893) Robert Schumann (1810-1856), Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Frederic Francois
Chopin (1810-1849), and Richard Wagner are likely to be the most well-known Romantic composers; likewise, there are
also others who made familiar, including Richard Strauss, Giuseppe Verdi, Franz Liszt, and Giacomo Puccini.
Composers of the Romantic Period
NICCOLO PAGANINI (1782 – 1840)
He was born in October 27, 1782 in Genoa, Italy andbecame the most famous violin virtuoso in the world. He
stands out primarily for his “rockstar performances”. However, together with his fame came the rumors about his
amazing violin skills that was said to be a gift from t he devil and that he sold his soul in exchange for those skills.
He was also rumored to have a problem with women and gambling.
Some Works of Niccolo Paganini:
“La Campanella”
“24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1 incConcerto No. 1 in Eb, Op. 6 complete”
“15 Quartets for Guitar and Strings Trio
“The Carnival of Venice
FREDERIC CHOPIN (1 March 1810 – 17 October 1849)
He was known as the “Poet of the Piano” and was born on March 1, 1810 in Zelazowa, Poland. He is an an
extra ordinary composer who is considered a genius in using the piano that he had a tremendous impact on other
musicians. Chopin compositions were almost primarily for the piano and some of his most well-known compositions are:
1. Fantasie in F minor, Op. 49
2. Revolutionary Etude, Op. 10, No. 12 and 24
3. Preludes, Op. 28 No.7
FRANZ LISZT (22 October 1811 – 31 July 1886)
Liszt was born in the village Doborjan, Hungary on October 22, 1811. He was known as the greatest piano
virtuoso of his time. He also became a court conductor for the grand duke of Weimar when he was thirty-six years old.
Some of Liszt’s Piano works:
 La Campanella originally written by Paganini but Liszt found it so beautiful that he adapted it for piano.
 LIEBESTRÄUME (Dreams of Love) is a set of 3 piano solos that Liszt wrote. No. 3 is the most famous
 Un Sospiro
 Sonata in B Minor
ROBERT SCHUMANN (8 June 1810 – 29 July 1856)
Robert Alexander Schumann was born in 1810 in Zwickau, Germany. He was a German composer, pianist and influential
music critic. Most of his best-known piano pieces were written for his wife, Clara Schumann who is also a pianist and a
composer. His works were mostly emotional.
He wrote over 100 Art Songs. Some of which are:
 "Frauenliebe und Leben" ("A Woman's Love and Life")
 "Dichterliebe" ("A Poet's Love")
HECTOR BERLIOZ (11 December 1803 – 8 March 1869)
Hector Berlioz is a French romantic composer born on December 11, 1803. He was known largely for his
“Symphonie Fantastique”
Choral symphony, a term coined by Berlioz, is a composition for orchestra, choir, and sometimes solo voices.
His works and compositions showcased innovativeness and search for expression. He is considered as one of the most
original great composers and a practical musician.
PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (Pyotr Ilyich
Chaykowsky) (7 May 1840 – 6 November 1893)
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born on May 7, 1840 in Votkinsk, Russia. He was the first Russian composer whose
music made a lasting impression internationally. He displayed an exceptional musical gift when he started
improvising at the piano and composing songs at an early age. His works includes concertos, symphonies, ballets,
operas and chamber music. He used his own native folk music in his symphonic works planting the seeds of what
would later be known as the Nationalist movement.
Tchaikovsky’s Famous Compositions:

 Swan Lake
 Symphony No. 6 “Pathetique”
The Nutcracker
Romeo & Julie
Sleeping Beauty
812 Overture
Piano Concerto No. 1
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS (October 9, 1835 – December 16, 1921)
Camille Saint-Saëns was born in Paris on October 9, 1835. He started his music at an early age through the help of his
aunt. He began his piano lesson when he was only two years old and composing his first piano piece at the age
of three.He was considered as a composer who creates elegant music that is neat, polished, and never excessive.
Best known music of Camille Saint-Saëns:
 Carnival of the Animals
Danse Macabre and his Symphony No. 3
The Swan
I. Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. The composer who bridged the Classical Period to the Romantic Period.
A. Bach B. Bruckner C. Berlioz D. Beethoven
2. Frederic Chopin wrote most of his music for this instrument. What instrument is being referred to?
A. Violin B. Flute C. Piano D. Orchestra
3. What does the term “Nationalism” mean in Romantic period music?
A. being patriotic
B. having a strong feeling for one’s own nation
C. pride in one’s own composition
D. inclusion of folk songs, dances, legends, and other national identity of composer’s homeland in a composition
4. Which of the following is not a type of Program music?
A. song cycle C. concert overture
B. symphonic poem D. incidental music
5. Which of these following sentences is not a characteristic of the Romantic period?
A. Followed a strict rule in counterpoint.
B. Has a rich variety of musical pieces.
C. Has a wide range of dynamics – from pppp to ffff.
D. Chromatic harmonies were used by the composers.
MATCHING TYPE
II. Directions: Match the following compositions to its composer.
6. The Carnival of Venice A. Peter Tchaicovsky
7. Revolutionary Etude B. Niccolo Paganini
8. LIEBESTRÄUME (Dreams of Love) C. Frederic Chopin
9. “Symphonie Fantastique” D. Hector Berlioz
10. Symphony No. 6 “Pathetique” E. Franz Lizst

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