Topmusicanswers
- Who was the first composer to establish a German Romantic opera style?
- WHO strongly influenced Copland's compositional rhythm and orchestration?
- Who are the leading composers of the pre Classical era?
- Who was Dvorak influenced by?
Who was the first composer to establish a German Romantic opera style?
Heinrich August Marschner, (born Aug. 16, 1795, Zittau, Saxony—died Dec. 14, 1861, Hannover, Hanover), composer who helped establish the style of German Romantic opera. Marschner studied law at Leipzig, but, encouraged by Ludwig van Beethoven, whom he met in Vienna in 1817, and others, he turned to composing.
WHO strongly influenced Copland's compositional rhythm and orchestration?
Milhaud was Copland's inspiration for some of his earlier "jazzy" works. He was also exposed to Schoenberg and admired his earlier atonal pieces, thinking Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire above all others. Copland named Igor Stravinsky as his "hero" and his favorite 20th-century composer.
Who are the leading composers of the pre Classical era?
Carl Philip Emanuel Bach and Gluck were considered by some scholars to be the founders of the Classical style. Bach is considered to be one of the leading composers of the pre-Classical period. He was the son of Johann Sebastian Bach, a leading composer of the Baroque period.
Who was Dvorak influenced by?
Dvořák also struggled to become a recognized composer. Through his trials and will to succeed, Dvořák became friends with celebrated composer Johannes Brahms, who greatly influenced him and also connected him with his own publisher. Dvořák's compositions became a sensation.
