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• Vocal music of the romantic period

  • piano was used as means to: express emotion in melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic qualities of romantic period music.
  • aspects of living highly influence the kind of opera produced in this era.
  • Among these aspects in music are:
  • (extreme expressiveness, patriotism "devotion to one's country" , and fascination with romantic symbols.)
• The Romantic Era themes include fantasy, supernatural, romance, nature as the mirror of human heart.
• Franz Schubert

  • most poetic composer
  • became one of the quintessential composers of the Romantic Period.
  • wrote music in almost all genres
  • His songs set standards that became unsurpassed for more than a century.
  • Famous Works
  • Gretchen and Spinnrade , Italian Overtune in CMajor , Sonata in Bflat Major, The twin brothers, The magic harp
• Art Song

  • vocal form distinct from folksong, popular song, operatic aria.
  • composition for solo voice and piano.
  • musical setting of an independent poem/text intended for concert repertoire as part of recital or other occasion.
  • intended performance by professional singers accompanied by piano/ensemble.
• Art Song


  1. Strophic - tune is repeated to each stanza

  2. Through-composed - different musical settings for each stanza are present

  3. Ends with a section played by a piano
• Art Song Characteristics:

  • accompanied by a piano.
  • piano is an equal partner to the singer.
  • poetry is set to music, to enhance poetry.
  • Strophic - tune is repeated to each stanza.
  • through-composed where different musical settings for each stanza are present.
  • ends with a section played by a piano.
  • Kundiman is the nearest example of an Art Song in the Philippines.
• Guiseppe Verdi

  • produced many operas. (successful operas)
  • became popular for: skills in creating melody, profound use of theatrical effect.
  • orchestral writings always support vocal lines and underlines dramatic argument.
  • FAMOUS WORKS:
  • Rigolleto , II trovatore , La Traviata , Bellini, Donizetti , Rossini
• Giacomo Puccini

  • greatest and most successful proponent of Italian Opera after Guiseppe Verdi.
  • descended from a long line of composers, stemming from the late-Baroque era.
  • "He who has lived for love has died for love."
  • FAMOUS WORKS:
  • La Boheme , Madame Butterfly , Tosca
• Opera

  • Form of theatre, wherein music is a fundamental component. While the dramatic roles are taken by the performers.
  • art form presented in a theatrical setting where singers and musicians perform dramatic musical work combining text and musical score.
  • it is a collab between the composer and the librettist incorporates: acting, scenery, costume, dance, and bullet.
• COMPONENTS OF AN OPERA:

  • Libretto
  • Score
  • Recitative
  • Aria
  • Acts
  • Scenes
  • other components:
  • duet, trio, and other small ensembles.
  • chorus
  • orchestra
  • tip: LSRAASO