Music GR.9: Vocal Music of the Romantic Period

Art Song

It is mostly accompanied by piano.

The pianist is not merely an accompanist but an equal to the singer.

Poetry is set to music which further enhances the poem.

It may be strophic or through composed.

It ends with a section played by the piano. The nearest example of an Art song in the Philippines setting is the Kundiman.

Opera

This is an art form presented in a theatrical setting where singers and musicians perform a dramatic musical work combining text and a musical score.

Romantic Era Opera Composers

Composers focused on folklore, history, folk music, and nationalism that serve as inspiration.

Aria

Solo Voice accompanied by instruments or a full orchestra

Franz Schubert

Son of a schoolmaster.

He created the German lied
Plays the piano, violin, and organ

Excellent singer

Giuseppe Verdi

Italian composer

Aida March (Aida Opera)

Works are well known all over the world

Requiem for Alessandro Manzoni

Giacomo Puccini

Italian operatic composer

In his operas, he used the theme “He, who has lived for love, has died for love.”

Franz Schubert

Who does not belong in the Opera?

Giuseppe Verdi

Giacomo Puccini

Franz Schubert

Pietro Francesco Cavalli

Held the stage for 50 years..

Created the singing style known as Bel Canto

Carmen

The main character, and love interest of Don Jose and Escamillo.

Mezzo Soprano

Don Jose

An infantry officer

Tenor

Escamillo

A bull fighter and the rival of Don Jose for Carmen’s love

Bass Baritone

Micaela

Don Jose’s youthful love interest.

Her resulting feelings and actions create conflicts in the opera

Soprano

Zuniga

Superior of Don Jose, also an infantry officer

He creates conflicts wherever he goes. He is the classic protagonist.

Bass