Composers in the Romantic period (1810 - early 20th century) include Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Liszt
Romantic period
Solo concerti are virtuosic
Chromatic harmony
Organic unity
Works with multiple movements like symphonies,operas, and sonatas were tied together with a recurring melody or theme
Organic unity
Beethoven's 5th Symphony and the "fate motif"
Idée fixe
Berlioz's term for a unifying theme
Leitmotif
Wagner's term for a unifying theme
Romantic (Period)
1820-1910. Often changed tempo and timesignature frequently. Dynamics were extreme to deal with the music that was now very expressive and emotional. Texture was mainly homophonic but more complex. Harmony was enriched by using chromatic harmony and added note chords.
