Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyitch (1840-1893)
Overview of Tchaikovsky’s life, his influence as a Romantic composer, and listening examples of Tchaikovsky’s works that feature flute.
Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)
Felix Mendelssohn composed with a combination of the ideas of control and restraint from the Classical Era and the imagination and creativity that characterized the Romantic Era. Many of his compositions are light and focus on the fanciful aspect of Romanticism. Mendelssohn shares some similarities with Mozart. He was considered a child prodigy, often playing…
Rossini, Gioacchino (1792-1868)
It is no wonder that Gioacchino Rossini composed so many operas – his musical strength in his youth was his voice. He composed 38 operas by the time he was 37 years old, but composed no more after the creation of one of his most famous, William Tell. Many have speculated why he stopped opera…
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827)
Ludwig van Beethoven lived within the date range of the Classical Era. Musically he started as a Classical style composer, emulating the work of Mozart and Haydn. He is a fascinating composer because he began composing in one style, but pioneered many ideas that would be expanded upon in the Romantic Era, and even hinted…