Was Bach a romantic composer

Answer 1

1. Chronologically speaking, Beethoven was in the Classical Era. He was an important figure in both musical eras. His early influences were clearly Classical, having been taught (briefly) by Mozart and more so by Haydn. However, the rich, passionate nature of his music provided influence and a transition to the Romantic Era. 2. According to well-established chronologies in Western music, Beethoven (1770-1827) was mostly in the Classical era. However, the end date of the Classical era (and beginning date of the Romantic era) of 1820 is absolutely arbitrary. Beethoven composed in a Romantic style as early as 1803, when he finished his 3rd Symphony, "Eroica", which marked the dawn of the Romantic era.

Answer 2

Yes, because they were written during his Middle and Late periods, and they sound far more Romantic than Classical if anything, unlike Symphonies 1 and 2, which sound more Classical than Romantic.

Answer 3

Beethoven actually straddles the Classical Period and the Romantic Period. His early work is classical and methodic and as he grows and develops his compositional style it evolves and takes the shape of the Romantics from using dissonances more frequently to infusing emotion into his work. It as if you can see apart of his soul and his struggles as you listen to his later symphonies like 5-9.

Answer 4

Both. Ludwig van Beethoven was a transitional composer, therefore he can be considered both Classical and Romantic.

Answer 5

Yes. Wagner lived from 1813-1883, while the Romantic Era was from 1815-1910.

Answer 6

He was because he was sort of a transition. His works were influenced and composed during the end of the Classical Period, but his compositions were Romantic style.

Answer 7

Yes, Beethoven was a composer of the late Classical - early Romantic periods.