CHAPTER XXXI--THE NINETEENTH CENTURY--THE ROMANTIC--MUSIC OF

THE FUTURE 373-380

Classic and romantic defined--art in general--applied to music--illustrated by Schubert--Schumann--development of virtuosity--Berlioz--"music of the future"--how originating--the outlook.

Early life of Schubert--compositions--first songs--"Erl King"--rapidity of composition--unfinished symphony--industry--spontaneity--personal characteristics.

Origin of pianoforte--spinet--clavicembalo--Mozart's grand piano; Cristofori's design of action--Érard action--iron frame--Chickering; Steinway improvements.