Topmusicanswers
- Who is the most famous composer of Romantic piano music?
- Who is the greatest romantic composer?
- Who are Romantic composers?
- Who are the virtuosic composers during the Romantic period?
Who is the most famous composer of Romantic piano music?
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
The piano went through significant changes during the 19th century as composers grew more ambitious in range, colours and dynamics. It became a symbol of Romanticism and was enlarged to suit the needs of music-makers like Chopin.
Who is the greatest romantic composer?
- Hector Berlioz (1803-69)
- Fryderyck Chopin (1810-49)
- Robert Schumann (1810-56)
- Franz Liszt (1811-86)
- Richard Wagner (1813-83)
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
- Anton Bruckner (1824-96)
- Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Who are Romantic composers?
Late Classical/early Romantic (born 1770–1799)
| Name | Date born | Date died |
|---|---|---|
| Ludwig van Beethoven | 1770 | 1827 |
| Ferdinando Carulli | 1770 | 1841 |
| Édouard Du Puy | 1770 | 1822 |
| Peter Hänsel | 1770 | 1831 |
Who are the virtuosic composers during the Romantic period?
The earliest Romantic musicians—such as composers Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, and violin virtuoso Niccolò Paganini—came of age in the Classical period but helped develop the Romantic vernacular by challenging music traditions of the time.
