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INCLUDE CLOSE TO 100 MUSICIANS
Depending on the piece played, I would say that symphonies would tend to have anything between 60 to 80 players, and late romantic music such as Wagner (especially when he wrote music for 18 anvils, and special instruments such as the "Wagner Tuba") could have anything up to 100-120 players not including singers. Much of this, however, can be left up to the conductor, to decide how many players to select for each part.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are all kinds of instruments used in the romantic orchestra but the standard arrangement is as fallows:
piccolo
flute
oboe
cor anglais
Clarinet in B♭
Clarinet in E♭
Bass Clarinet in B♭
basson
contrabasson
horn in F 1
horn in F 2
Wagner tuba
trumpet in B♭ 1
trumpet in B♭ 2
bass trombone
tuba
timpani
percussion 1 (1 line)
percussion 2 (1 line)
tubular bells
glockenspiel
xylophone
celesta
piano
harp 1
harp 2
violin 1
violin 2
viola
violoncello
doublebass
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∙ 15y agoThat is correct. As instruments were developed composers included them in their compositions, one reason for the increase in number. The number may also have increased due to the function of the orchestra - originally it was a chamber group sponsored by a noble, and grew to accomodate the size of the concert hall. In addition, the demands of the composers' vision increased the number of members, i.e. percussionists on specialty instruments. The inclusion of lower brass instruments, sometimes only on the final movements, also contributed to the increasing numbers.
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∙ 9y agoThe orchestra during the Romantic period was a growing ensemble. It started out small and ended up being very large.
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∙ 14y agoIn the Romantic Period orchestra, there were only four horns.
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∙ 13y agoabout 100 musicians
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∙ 12y ago100
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∙ 11y ago75
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Was there a formal orchestra in the romantic era?
Except for any instruments that were invented later, the symphony orchestra in the Romantic era was essentially what it is now.
How is the romantic orchestra different of classical era?
In short, it was a larger group.
Were brass instruments used in the classical orchestra?
Yes. There would often be two horns and two trumpets. Trombones were added in the late Classical period. The tuba wasn't invented until the 1840s, well into the Romantic era.
Which instrument first appeard in the romantic era?
The piano was the main instrument used, but the tuba, saxophone, lute, hurdy-gurdy, and flute were also popular. Also the violin, violla, cello, double bass and other stringed instruments as well as percussion instruments were used. --- The romantic period was between 1815 and 1910. All of the instruments currently used in a modern classical orchestra were available during this period.
How did the classical orchestra change from the Baroque Era?
The orchestra saw a complete upheaval in the Classical period. Here are what I think would be the three most important: Firstly, conductors got off their harpsichords and began conducting in the modern style with a stick. Before that, they simply outlined the tune and held the timing together with a continuo. Next, the instrumentation changed. Recorders fell out of use, being replaced by the modern transverse flute. Clarinets were also first introduced to the orchestra in this time. Finally, the locations and sizes of orchestra began to change. They moved out of courts and private locations where they were restricted in size and grew into much larger orchestras, suited for opera houses and concert halls.
Was there a formal orchestra in the romantic era?
Except for any instruments that were invented later, the symphony orchestra in the Romantic era was essentially what it is now.
What orchestra era did Tchaikovsky live in?
He lived during the Romantic era.
How is the romantic orchestra different of classical era?
In short, it was a larger group.
Is the harpischord used in a romantic orchestra?
No. By the romantic era, orchestras were so large that a harpsichord couldn't even be heard.
Were brass instruments used in the classical orchestra?
Yes. There would often be two horns and two trumpets. Trombones were added in the late Classical period. The tuba wasn't invented until the 1840s, well into the Romantic era.
Which instrument first appeard in the romantic era?
The piano was the main instrument used, but the tuba, saxophone, lute, hurdy-gurdy, and flute were also popular. Also the violin, violla, cello, double bass and other stringed instruments as well as percussion instruments were used. --- The romantic period was between 1815 and 1910. All of the instruments currently used in a modern classical orchestra were available during this period.
How did the classical orchestra change from the Baroque Era?
The orchestra saw a complete upheaval in the Classical period. Here are what I think would be the three most important: Firstly, conductors got off their harpsichords and began conducting in the modern style with a stick. Before that, they simply outlined the tune and held the timing together with a continuo. Next, the instrumentation changed. Recorders fell out of use, being replaced by the modern transverse flute. Clarinets were also first introduced to the orchestra in this time. Finally, the locations and sizes of orchestra began to change. They moved out of courts and private locations where they were restricted in size and grew into much larger orchestras, suited for opera houses and concert halls.
Where was the Romantic Orchestra originated?
Assuming you mean music from the Romantic Era, it seems to have originated in Europe around the late 18th or early 19th century. It dominated the Romantic movement in Germany.
What types of instruments did they have during the romantic era?
The piano was the most popular instrument from the Romantic period though in that time they did have the organ, harpsichord, basoon, flute, oboe, contrabasoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, piccolo, English horn, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba and many other instruments including instruments from the string and percussion family.
What are some Victorian musical instruments?
A variety of instruments were prevalent during the Victorian Era or the Romantic Era when referring to music. Some musical instruments that were used were the pianoforte, bassoon, oboe, tuba, French horn, and different types of concert flutes.
What era was after the Romantic era?
Victorian era came after Romantic era; the latter was between 1800 and 1850.
What era did Richard Wagner live in?
Romantic era.
