Articles related to "Romantic Era"



Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel's life.
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Frederic Chopin
The life and music of Frederic Chopin
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Marie Taglioni
Marie Taglioni was a Swedish/Italian ballet dancer. Her performance as the first Sylphide in Les Sylphides transformed ballet en pointe.
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Mary Darby Robinson
Mary Darby Robinson (1752-1800) was one of the most prolific and well-known writers of the Romantic era (1789-1819). She wrote poetry, plays, novels, and essays.
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The Life of Franz Liszt
The life of Franz Liszt as a conductor, composer, and virtuoso pianist.
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The Life of Franz Schubert
Franz Schubert and his life and the vast amount of works that he produced in a very short lifespan.
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The Romantic Song
The Romantic Song or the Lied emerging as a favored example of the new lyricism of the Romantic era.
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Glam Rockers Redefine Stagnating 70s Scene
From David Bowie to Roxy Music, the Glam Rock of the 1970s introduced some colorful and truly talented performers who added a glitzy style to a flagging music scene.
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The Literature of Ecology
Writing on the subject of the environment includes fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction, as part of a tradition of literature focusing on nature.
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Imagination in Your Poetry: Device and Process
Your imagination can be a great source of inspiration and reference. An experienced poet discusses and informs about imagination as a device and process for your poetry.
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In Search of Poetry at Home
I went to look for poetry in my hometown. Come and see what I discovered.
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Of British composers on violin
Speaking of a less-known piece which deserves every bit of attention from every classical music listeners.
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The Music of Franz Schubert
Schubert's music, which spans the Classical and Romantic eras, plus <I>Erlking</I>, his Lied composed at age eighteen.
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Romanticism in Music
Romanticism in Music and the changes that society had during the Romantic era, plus how it affected the arts, especially music.
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Searching For The Amazing Internal Muse
Stimulate your inner frontal lobes: Experience the craft of writing or literature through a Suite 101 University Course today. Find your own poetical muse through the craft of writing.
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Carew Castle - Yesterday, Today and For Always
The castle of Carew and the era from the 1700s onward
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Rachmaninoff CD Review
Displaying both technical virtuosity and expressive artistry, Rachmaninoff performs both his own original compositions and the works of fellow Russians.
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The Romantic Movement
The Romantic Movement and how it began.
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California Composer Terry Riley
From the lengthy "In C" to the sparse "The Harp of New Albion," Terry Riley's works set the stage for the minimalist style of composition.
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Dvorák's American String Quartet
A string quartet offers warmth and intimacy and the St. Petersburg String Quartet achieves just that atmosphere in their latest album.
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Electronic Pop Returns With Ultravox Tour
The most famous Ultravox lineup from 1980s electronic pop returns with Midge Ure, Chris Cross, Warren Cann and Billy Currie embarking on a UK reunion tour in 2009.
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Inspiration/Discipline? Poetry Writing Process
Does a poet wait for inspiration or rely on discipline? An experienced poet discusses which has a better success rate.
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Romanticism in Music
Romanticism and the Romantic Period is a segment of music history that has profoundly shaped all music that has been written since.
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An Introduction to Grettis Saga Ásmundarsonar
The saga of Grettir the Strong is filled with adventure, magic, and humor. Its place in literary history has made Grettir Ásmundarson an Icelandic folk hero.
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Beethoven's Piano Sonatas
German composer, organist, and pianist Wilhelm Kempff's technical virtuosity and ringing tone bring out the pathos in Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas.
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Biography of Anton Bruckner
Anton Bruckner spent most of his life quietly composing, but now he's regarded as 19th-century's great symphonic masters.
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Camille Saint-Saens, Composer
Short biography of French composer Camille Saint-Saens, organist and pianist, known for suite 'Carnaval des Animaux' and the opera 'Samson et Dalila'.
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Carl Maria von Weber
Brief biography of Carl Maria von Weber, best-known for founding the Romantic school of opera and famous for his opera Der Freischütz
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Felix Mendelssohn Biography
Life and works of Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century composer who founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and revived the works of Bach and Handel.
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Felix Mendelssohn's St Paul, Op.36
Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio St Paul, Op.36: facts, the cast, brief history and other Mendelssohn-related information.
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Five Modern Age Utopias
From Thomas More's Utopia to J.D. Bernal's The World, the Flesh, and the Devil, changing ideas about the nature of reality have produced very different utopian visions.
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Franz Liszt Biography
Franz Liszt's life, influence and works. He is best remembered for orchestral symphonic poems, piano virtuosity, and "Dream of Love."
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Franz Schubert Biography
Biography of Austrian composer Franz Schubert - famous for 8th Symphony Unfinished, Trout Quintet, Serenade, and numerous songs, including Ave Maria.
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Mountain Yearning
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel's music; and Mountain Yearning.
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Richard Strauss Biography
Liofe and works of post-romantic composer Richard Strauss, famous for opera Der Rosenkavalier ('The Cavalier of the Rose').
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Ride a Vintage Train This Autumn in Wisconsin
Vintage railroads operate fall color tours and Santa Trains this autumn in Wisconsin. Scenic excursions in Wisconsin Dells and East Troy are fun for the entire family.
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A brief Biography of Shostakovich
Amongst soviet composers Shostakovich occupies a pivotal position as the leading 20th century symphonist and composer of many famous string quartets.
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Diane Di Prima: The Dark Beauty Of Beat Poetry. Part II.
The second part of this article hopes to further examine the poetry of Diane Di Prima, and to study more closely how the environment surrounding the late fifties and early sixties influenced her writing. Through the use of examples of her poetry, it is hoped that the article will demonstrate the strengths contained in her writing and why she should be remembered in annals of American Poetry.
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Elsie de Wolfe
Elsie de Wolfe's story is one of an average girl who made the most of her talents and lived to become the most famous interior decorator of her time.
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Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah
Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah: facts, the cast, brief synopsis, brief history, and other Mendelssohn-related information.
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Frankenstein: Living and Loving
English romanticism was an up and coming craze during the 17th and 18th centuries, as it emerged, the world was taken by it's elements and have cradled them to this day.
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Gothic Fiction – An Introduction
From the 18th century to the present day, Gothic fiction has fascinated and terrified. This introduction explains the origins of the genre and its popular conventions.
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Music History - Part One
Music History 101, by Robert Sherrane, is the launching pad for a two week series to be presented. Mr. Sherrane has done a marvelous job of gathering information in a succinct, yet thorough fashion. It is very easy to navigate and pleasing to the eye. This week's article will focus primarily on the Renaissance Period and the Baroque Period. One note: You will need the Real Audio player installed to hear the music at Music History 101. I prefer Real Audio because the sound files download MUCH faster than wavs and the sound is very good, too. Best of all the Real Audio player is FREE.
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Scenic New Hampshire by Vintage Train
Vintage trains offer passage along the railway for New England fall color tours in New Hampshire. Historic engines and passenger cars take the family for a scenic tour.
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The Rules of Capitalization
When writers learn the rules governing capitalization, they can avoid errors that detract from the overall quality of their work.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Biography
Life and Works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - child prodigy, musical genius, and arguably, the greatest composer.
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BAIT FISHING JUSTIFIED: Part two of three: ON THE WAY TO TODAY
Historic basis of bait fishing and its effectiveness considered.
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The Pocket Philharmonic
Founded just four years ago, the Pocket Philharmonic ("die taschenphilharmonie") is quickly making a name for itself in Munich's busy classical music scene.
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Russian Dramatic Greats - Sumarokov & Pushkin
The first part of 'Russian Dramatic Greats' provides a comprehensive guide to the initial development of Russian theatre i.e. religious theatre, Sumarokov and Pushkin.
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