Early Romantic Era

The Early Romantic Era of music is a period of music that began in the late 18th century and lasted until the mid-19th century. It is characterized by a focus on emotion and expression, as well as a more expansive harmonic language. Composers of this era often wrote in a more lyrical and expressive style, with a greater emphasis on melody and texture. Instrumental music was often written in a more programmatic style, with a focus on narrative and storytelling. Orchestral music was often written in a larger scale, with more complex textures and larger orchestras. Popular composers of this era include Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Chopin.