Johannes Brahma was a Romantic Traditionalist and one of the most iconic composers of the Romantic era. He was known for his style of mixing the structure of classical music with the emotions of ...
Expansive symphonies, virtuosic piano music, dramatic operas, and passionate songs took inspiration from art and literature. Famous Romantic composers include Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Mahler, and Verdi – ...
Romantic music developed directly from the classical ... For example Mendelssohn's "Hebrides Overture" was inspired by the composer's trip to the island of Staffa. As you listen to Rachmaninoff's ...
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 ...