Music of Romantic Period The Period of Expansion (1820-1910) The Romantic Period Romantic music is a term denoting an era of Western classical music that began in the late 18th or early 19th century. It was related to Romanticism‚ the European artistic and literary movement that arose in the second half of the 18th century‚ and Romantic music in particular dominated the Romantic movement in Germany. Piano is the most important instrument of the Rmoantic Period Frederic Chopin Frédéric Chopin
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Fantastique Hector Berlioz was born in 1803 in La Cote St André‚ France. He discovered music when he was twelve and became an accomplished musician very quickly. Berlioz then moved to Paris in order to try and make a living as a musician. He was heavily influenced by the works of Beethoven because of their unique style. Rather than fitting in with the classical forms‚ Beethoven reinvented the symphony to allow for more emotional expression. Berlioz found inspiration while at a
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Hector vs. Achilles In The Illiad‚ there are two very prominent‚ admirable characters‚ Hector and Achilles. Achilles is all muscle and wants to be known for it. Hector is strong‚ but also courageous and is remembered for that. Either of these men can be considered admirable. In comparing them to each other‚ Hector proves to be the more admirable one. Achilles is a strong man. Although self-serving‚ he’s fairly loyal to his king and has a great amount of respect as well as fear from the people who
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Symphonie Fantastique is a symphony written by French composer Hector Berlioz in 1830. It is quite possibly one of the most important and representative pieces of the Romantic period‚ and is still very popular to this day. The first performance took place at the Paris Conservatoire in December 1830. In many aspects Symphonie Fantastique and J.M.W. Turner’s “Slave Ship” are very similar. Romanticism was a movement during the mid to late 1700’s in Europe; this was around the time of the Industrial
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George Honey Mrs. Moore English Literature 3 April 2011 Most Honorable Character: Hector or Achilles? Honor: honesty‚ fairness‚ or integrity in one ’s beliefs and actions; this is the definition by which these two characters‚ Hector and Achilles‚ ought to be judged. By taking this definition to heart‚ Achilles is far from honorable. Throughout the Iliad‚ Achilles acts on rage and revenge. “Rage-Goddess‚ sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles‚ murderous‚ doomed‚ that cost the Achaens countless
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Andromache’s talk with Hector to persuade him to stay in Troy‚ she mentions‚ "You‚ Hector-you are my father now‚ my noble mother‚ a brother too‚ and you are my husband‚ young and warm and strong"(Book 6‚ Lines 48-49). Andromache uses this metaphor to convey to Hector that he is her only family. Since she lost everyone in her family‚ she values Hector beyond her relatives because Hector is all she has left. Andromache pleading with Hector to stay in Troy also proves that she knows Hector will die if he leaves
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Music in the Industrial Revolution In the Industrial Revolution‚ the invention of the Piano and other more advanced instruments called for the composing of more “refined” music as well‚ and these composers blossomed in Italy‚ France‚ England and Germany. Three Italian families from Cremona made the violin and their work has not been surpassed even to this day. Violin sonatas were written in Italy. Also‚ harpsichords and clavichords had been perfected which were the forerunners of the piano. In
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Comparison: Hector in Iliad vs. Hector in Troy Heroes possess five timeless qualities. They are always willing to accept a challenge‚ they are courageous‚ self-sacrificing‚ they can overcome struggle with strength and dignity‚ and they have superior yet human qualities. Over different eras‚ other qualities that are attributed to heroes change based on society’s changing morals and ethics. The two versions of Hector display the many differences between the Greeks perspective on heroes and the
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Symphonie Fantastique: The Hopeless Romantic ’s Guide to Nineteenth Century Program Music 1 Inspired by the great philosophers‚ poets and storytellers of his day‚ Berlioz was one of the first composers who sought to merge drama and music into a single genre through the medium of his own creative and highly innovative soundscape. The result was a five movement orchestral masterpiece that is to this day still considered one of the most revolutionary works of the 19th century. The Symphonie
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Achilles fights the prince of Troy‚ Hector. After a comparison of the two heroes‚ there were more differences than similarities. This may be true‚ but both still are great warriors for their side; Achilles for the Archaeans and Hector for Troy. And while Achilles and Hector fight on opposing sides‚ both heroes demonstrate honor‚ sympathy‚ and determination. Even though Achilles and Hector on opposing sides‚ each demonstrates honor to those around them. Hector shows time and time again his devotion
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