1. Ballade No 1 in G Minor. Op 23 by Frederic Chopin (1810-1849): performed by Lang Lang. Lang Lang is one of the most accomplished performers of his generation. Chopin wrote this when his beloved homeland Poland was at war. What are your impressions of Lang Lang's performance? How does this music impact you emotionally? 2. Piano Concerto, in A minor. OP. 54. 1st movement, by Robert Schumann (1810-1856): performed by Martha Argerich. This is a great example of a Romantic Period concerto, written for solo piano and orchestra. What are your impressions of the performance? Remember that the Romantic Period orchestra is much larger than earlier orchestras. Name some of the instruments in the orchestra that you see and hear in this performance. 3. "Serenade" by Franz Schubert (1797-1828): performed by Itzhak Perlman. This famous piece is performed by the legendary violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman. What can you surmise are some characteristics of Romantic period music based on what you hear in this piece and in the performance