Beethoven's third symphony, the Eroica, is considered by many a turning point, or a point of reference on the way from the classical period to the romantic period, and from around this time on, almost all his works have an intense romantic character. ... The development starts with a variation of theme A, in a minor key. ... The third movement is a Menuetto which stands out for its fast tempo and lively character, making it more of a scherzo, and is marked as Allegro molto e vivace. ... It is still, sparkling with humour and character through all the movement through. ... Finally both f...

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As one of the driving forces of the young Romantic movement, Robert Schumann influenced the development of a new style. And although he did not seem to be destined to become a composer, music soon became very important to him, displaying multiple talents in performance and composition. ROBERT SCHUMANN ~~* HIS LIFE *~~ In Zwickau, Germany on June 8, 1810 Robert Alexander Schumann was to bookseller father, Friedrich August Schumann, and mother, Johanna (Christiane Schnabel). By being an author, publisher, and lover of books, Friedrich Schumann influenced his child's younger years; ...

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As one of the driving forces of the young Romantic movement, Robert Schumann influenced the development of a new style. And although he did not seem to be destined to become a composer, music soon became very important to him, displaying multiple talents in performance and composition. ROBERT SCHUMANN ~~* HIS LIFE *~~ In Zwickau, Germany on June 8, 1810 Robert Alexander Schumann was to bookseller father, Friedrich August Schumann, and mother, Johanna (Christiane Schnabel). By being an author, publisher, and lover of books, Friedrich Schumann influenced his child's younger years; ...

• Word Count: 4114
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: Undergraduate