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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
A figure of immense musical prowess, Johann Nepomuk Hummel was an Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist whose body of work beautifully encapsulates the transition from the Classical to the Romantic…
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Anton Bruckner – Romantic Symphony No. 4
Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 (1878/80 version) performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester and conducted by Eliahu Inbal….
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Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann, nee Wieck, was a German pianist and composer in the Romantic music era, in addition to being the wife of composer Robert Schumann. She was an exceptional talent,…
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Gustav Holst
Often called the ‘Musical Maverick’, Gustav Holst etched his name in the annals of music history with his innovative compositions that combined diverse styles, from English Romanticism to international flavors…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…and “La Savane,” were groundbreaking in their fusion of European classical music tradition with American elements. These works carried a legacy of indigenous music within a romantic music context, and…
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Johannes Brahms
…The Everlasting Influence Brahms’ influence on the world of music is immeasurable. He was a stalwart of the classical tradition in an epoch marked by a shift towards the Romantic…
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Georges Bizet
Born into a family of musicians, Georges Bizet was a French composer whose music has become synonymous with the romantic era. Despite a life cut short by an early death,…
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Jules Massenet
…premiered in 1914, cementing his legacy as a prolific composer. Massenet’s Music Massenet’s music is a blend of the Romantic period’s expressiveness and the Post-Romantic era’s subtlety. His operas, especially,…
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Franz Schubert
Franz Peter Schubert had a profound influence on the development of music during the late classical and early romantic periods. Despite his tragically short life, Schubert’s legacy continues to reverberate…
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Robert Schumann
…As a composer, he was a key figure in the Romantic era, and his influence can still be felt in today’s musical landscape. Early Life and Development Born to affluent…
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Camille Saint-Saëns
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns, a name that resonates with musical prowess and genius, was a musical prodigy whose impact on the Romantic era of music was profound and enduring. Known for his…
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Edvard Grieg
…influenced by the Romantic era music tradition, especially the works of composers like Mendelssohn and Schumann. However, Grieg’s encounter with lung disease in the Conservatory profoundly affected his health, leaving…