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There were many different textures used in the Romantic period. Pieces were often homophonic, or melody-dominated homophony.
Chopin's music mostly illustrates the nationalism in Romantic era. He was the most prolific Polish composer. He wrote pieces exclusively to piano.
Because it made him think of his mom and dad
Bach
go with Bach to begin with (pieces for lute).
and the more romantic Mauro Giuliani.