Listen to compositions of Schubert, Both Schumann, Chopin, Liszt and Mendelssohn. The Classical period and Romantic period saw the rise of democracy, the steam engine, electricity and the Industrial Revolution. The symphony became a major force; sonata allegro form was used in nearly all of the instrumental forms. Public concerts became more popular. The Romantic period valued individuality, poetry, ideas, chromaticism, a great dynamic range as well as nationalism and local folk melodies.

This form is often considered dramatic and rewarding. In what way is this so and why?

Program Music: Hector Berlioz, Symphony Fantastic, Smetana's, Moldau. Tschaikowsky's Romeo and Juliet. Listen to music: March to the Scaffold, Pictures at an Exhibition, Romeo and Juliet, Dvorak, Brahms, 4 symphonies and also like Franz Schubert wrote many Lieder for voice and piano. The excerpt from Brahms Requiem is great.

Requirements:

What musical form preceded the sonata allegro form?

What were the political and social conditions that caused the Romantic Movement?

How did the music of the 19th century reflect the romantic composer's desire for a closer union between music and the other arts?

After listening to the musical selections and reading the assigned pages. Discuss the popularity of opera and melodrama in Europe in the 19th Century.

Why was the music of Verdi and Puccini so very popular?

What celebration was the Opera Aida commissioned for?

What is the difference between an Aria and a Recitative?