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 ...

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 ...

The Romantic Spirit is a ©1982 British documentary television series in 14 episodes about the Romantic movement in Western culture. The series is an Anglo-French-German production presented by R ...

Eugène Delacroix, born in 1798, is regarded as the leader of the Romantic movement in French painting. His works are far more likely to be found in the Louvre than basements or living rooms.

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