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Niccolò Paganini was an Italian

composer and virtuoso violinist who


lived from 1782 to 1840. He is widely
regarded as one of the greatest
violinists in history and a significant
figure in the development of violin
technique. Paganini composed
numerous works for the violin, but his
most famous composition is undoubtedly his "24 Caprices for Solo
Violin."

Frédéric Chopin, a renowned Polish composer


and pianist who lived from 1810 to 1849. Chopin
is widely regarded as one of the most significant
composers in the Romantic era of classical
music. His amount of music for solo piano,
including numerous etudes, preludes, nocturnes,
polonaises, mazurkas, waltzes, and sonatas.

Robert Schumann was a German composer and pianist who lived from 1810 to
1856. He was a significant figure in the Romantic era of classical music.
Schumann's compositions encompass various
genres, including piano music, lieder (art
songs), chamber music, symphonies, and
choral music. "Kinderszenen" is one of his
famous works.

Franz Liszt, a Hungarian composer, virtuoso


pianist, and conductor who lived from 1811 to
1886. Liszt was a central figure of the
Romantic era and made significant
contributions to piano music and composition.
He was known for his technical brilliance,
innovative compositions, and charismatic
performances. "Liebesträume" (Dreams of
Love) is one of his famous works.
French composer Camille
Saint-Saëns (1835-1921).
Saint-Saëns was a prominent
figure in the Romantic era of
classical music and composed
a wide range of works,
including orchestral pieces,
operas, chamber music, and
piano compositions. "The
Carnival of the Animals" (Le
Carnaval des Animaux) is one
of his famous works.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-


1893) was a Russian
composer who is widely
regarded as one of the most
influential composers of the
Romantic era. He composed
music in various genres, including symphonies, ballets, operas,
concertos, chamber music, and choral works. Symphony No. 5 in E
minor, Op. 64 is one of his famous works.

Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) was a French


composer and conductor who played a
significant role in the Romantic era of
classical music. He is known for his
innovative orchestration, rich harmonies,
and dramatic compositions. "Symphonie
fantastique" is one of his famous works
7 COMPOSERS OF ROMANTIC PERIOD

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