The Romantic era was another period of rapid evolution in music. From the foundations laid down by the Classical masters, composers were now composing from the heart. The fact that composers were no longer employees but independent meant that they could follow their own direction, composing music that pleased themselves. Of course composers still had to live so they accepted commissions, made deals with publishing houses, composed music with commercial value, and promoted their own music through concerts across Europe and other parts of the world. Many composers of the time were also very skilled performers or conductors and would therefore go on tour with their new works. Thus composers wer ...
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A romantic favorite. Mezzo-soprano with piano accompaniment. Sung in English. Lovely, touching, and beautifully sung. By Antonin Dvorak This is a lyrical rendition of a touching moment of memory as the singer reminisces about her mother teaching these songs. Female Vocals, Classical, Romantic, Antonin Dvorak
