Posts Tagged ‘era’

Piano Music in Classical and Romantic Periods

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

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Number of lovers of piano music began to grow. More and more people were willing to pay for it, to listen to a soloist. This raised the number of composers who received recognition through piano music.

Classical period has been replaced by the era of romanticism, when in music and art in general, the main role was to play the expression of emotions. This was reflected, in particular piano compositions by Beethoven and Schumann, Chopin. Piano compositions for four hands have became very popular in this period.

Piano as a solo instrument in the classical period.

Thursday, May 21st, 2009
The piano first declared itself in Europe prevailed Rococo era (1725-1775) - the period of transition from Baroque to Classicism. During the period of classicism piano became a popular tool for home use and live performance.
The emergence of a piano also caused a change in the repertoire of ensembles and orchestras. Concerto for piano and orchestra - a new genre that became very popular during the classical period. A long time, a harpsichord was the tool of accompaniment, rarely taking the role of solo instrument; piano, however with its dynamic capabilities was able to stand in a group of solo instruments such as violin and trumpet, and take center stage in concert halls of Europe.