Both Liszt and Chopin were born at a time in musical history ... instrument with composers and audiences not least because of its generous range and expressive capabilities. The more reserved, ...

She grew up to be one of the most important pianists of her era and a composer with ... Clara Schumann’s music to wide attention at last. She released her debut album, Romance – The Piano ...

and passionate songs took inspiration from art and literature. Famous Romantic composers include Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Mahler, and Verdi – to name but a few! The Romantic era is known for its intense ...

Composers added chromatic notes to their chords and melodies to make their music more expressive. In the slow movement of Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, the opening flute melody ...

Romantic music developed directly from the classical period. There is no clear date ... Mendelssohn's "Hebrides Overture" was inspired by the composer's trip to the island of Staffa.

Derby City Chamber Music Festival plays Strauss, Wagner, and Schoenberg ...