MI: LIBRARY: HISTORY: ROMANTIC ERA

With many changes to the way of social life coming about, music underwent equal changes. During the Romantic era (1820-1900) composers brought their music to new depths. It was during this time that music became incredibly emotional and some of the art’s most sensational pieces were created. 

Some of the great composers of the early Romantic era include the incredible pianists, Chopin and Liszt. Also were the exceptional Germans, Mendelssohn and Schumann. All of these Romantic composers created some of the early and wonderful examples of the music this era was known for. 

Throughout the Romantic era, composers were greeted with improving instruments and new ideas. Many composers began customizing the current musical styles to represent their nationalities.  Also, new instruments allowed for larger orchestras, which meant bigger and better orchestral works, such as those by Brahms and Tchaikovsky.