In the slow movement of Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, the opening flute melody contains chromatic notes as well as accompanying chords. These dissonances usually resolve to ...

The slow middle section boasts the long lyrical melodies that are associated with Frederic Chopin and the Romantic period.

B. J. Robinson, Ph.D. Bonnie J. (B.J.) Robinson, Ph.D., is the Director of the University of North Georgia Press and a professor of English at the University of North Georgia (UNG). She has published ...

The Romantic period started around 1830 and ended around 1900, as compositions became increasingly expressive and inventive. Expansive symphonies, virtuosic piano music, dramatic operas, and ...

Period romantic comedies have captivated viewers for generations, transporting them to ancient periods where societal pressure, norms, extensive courtship rituals, and humorous and satirical ...