MUS 300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Pagliacci, Greek Revival Architecture, Recitative
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Growth of middle class had begun in the 18th century. Charles darwin on the origin of species . Exoticism became more pronounced than in 18th century. Eiffel tower (1889); statue of liberty (1886) result of technology. Joan of arc, william tell, mary, queen of scots. Jane austen, victor hugo, alfred, lord tennyson, edgar allan poe, The macabre becomes popular in literature and music. 50 60 musicians in orchestra (25 30 in the 18th century) Reaction against the rigidity of 18th century forms. Huge pieces some very long eg. wagner"s operas. Smaller pieces for home use piano pieces; songs. Franz liszt (pianist), nicolo paganini (violinist), clara schumann (pianist) Tells a story; conveys some kind of image. Pure music; no story or image; feature of the 18th century instrumental writing. Followed the tradition of french opera since the 17th century. L"africaine; le prophete early forms of grand opera. William tell rossini"s venture into grand opera.
