Virtuosity in the Romantic Period.

The Romantic Period altered the way in which music was perceived. Music became an art form in its own right and it no longer needed to be written for purely practical uses. Music was brought to the people and the people prized what was now available to them; thus the public concert was borne, and with it, virtuosity. The romantic period broke away from the constraints and rules of the classical period - the ideals …

…which begins to release the tension that has been building throughout the entire piece for, and continues onto a wandering, fantasia like ending. The Romantic Period was a very important point for the evolution of music as it created an art form, an audience, composers and performers. All of whom had very high expectations. This set the standards of importance music can and should have to our society; and it has remained important to today.