As well as symphonies, the tone poem and descriptive overture were popular as pieces of stand-alone orchestral music that evoked anything from a painting or poem to a feeling of nationalistic fervour.

and Germany (1871), the Romantic period was one of both political upheaval and unforgettable musical brilliance. In this class, we will set out to identify the relationship between music and national ...

BRAINERD — The Lakes Area Music Festival continues its Winter Series with “Songs Without Words,” a concert celebrating the lyricism and depth of Romantic-era chamber music. The performance ...

Taylor Swift debuted a teaser on Instagram for the music ... features a romantic design, appropriate for Swift's general approach to style and proclivity for romance-inspired pieces.