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…