Romantic Era Presentation
Transcript: The Romantic Era What kind of instruments were there? Hector Berlioz There were many instruments such as the organ, harpsichord, basoon, flute, oboe, contrabasoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, piccolo, English horn, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba and many other instruments including instruments from the string and percussion family and improved or newly-invented wind instruments. It was mostly homophonic. What did they wear? His last words were "Enfin, on va jouer ma musique"—"At last, they will now play my music.". Did he have any other jobs? Hector Berlioz at 29 years old (1832) Hector Berlioz at 52 (1855) Hector Berlioz at 60 (1863) In the Late Romantic Era, the nationalism that had been an important strain of Romantic music became formalized by political and linguistic means. The dramatic increase in musical education brought a still wider, sophisticated audience, and many composers took advantage of the greater regularity of concert life. There was an expansion in the sheer number of symphonies, concertos, and "tone poems", which were composed, and the number of performances in the opera seasons in Paris, London, and Italy. What way of transportation was the most popular? What was his personal/ family life like? He became proficient at playing the guitar, flageolet, and flute when he was younger. Yes, most countries had and used slaves during most of the Romantic era. He was friends with Luigi Cherubini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt, Gaspare Spontini, Ernest Legouve, and Mikhail Glinka. Other than a composer, he was a music critic, conducter, and author. 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His music was viewed as both serious and original and an eccentric novelty. He involved huge orchestral forces in his works and performed several concerts with more than 1,000 musicians. Europeans had a fascination with the 'Orientalism' of food, Chinese and Indian food. He was married two times. He was married to Harriet Smithson from 1833 to 1854 and Marie Recio from 1854 to 1862. What instrument was the most popular? Did it change throughout the era? Which instruments did he play? Italian Farmhouse Did they have slaves? He died in Paris, France. How long did it last? Where did he live? The piano was the most popular because it had the ability to provide both melody and harmony and could by played alone. Chinese Food How old was he when he died? Antique Piano from Late 1800's Was is homophonic or poliphonic? Did he have any children? Women wore dress bodice waistlines that took on a V-pointed form with wider skirt hemlines and many varieties of unique sleeves and collars. They also wore large, romantic, and wide hats and bonnets ornately trimmed with feathers, loops of ribbons and bows, which completed the shoulder lines of the 1830's-1840's, and unique robes and mantles. Men's fashion plates show the lowered waistline taking on a decided point at the front waist, which was accompanied by a full rounded chest. Upper class gentlemen continued to follow the trend of earlier decades with full shoulders and chest, and a tightly-cinched waist. What was his race/ethnicity? What were the lifestyles of the people? What are some descriptions of it? Who were his inspirations and influences? Hector Berlioz at 42 years old (1845) They performed their music at homes, concerts, or plays. It was the first time that the public had the opportunity to attend these events. What was his music like? His father forced him to study medicine but he was interested in music instead. He began to become inspired and influenced by many composers and encouraged to enter the music industry by Luigi Cherubini, a music director, and Jean-Francois Le Suer, a music director and professor. He finally devoted himself into composition and pursuing a career in music. Romantic Era Section's Pictures Resources How did