Carl Maria von Weber

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Carl Maria von Weber born?November 18, 1786, in Eutin, Duchy of Oldenburg (now Germany)
2. When did Carl Maria von Weber die?June 5, 1826, in London, England
3. What is Carl Maria von Weber known for?Pioneering German Romantic opera; influential piano and clarinet compositions
4. What is the major operas?Der Freischütz (1821), Euryanthe (1823), Oberon (1826)
5. What is the key instrumental works?Konzertstück for Piano and Orchestra, Invitation to the Dance
6. Who was Carl Maria von Weber?He was a German composer and pianist who lived in the early 1800s and helped create German Romantic opera.

Deutsche Romantische Oper: German Romantic opera, characterized by national folklore, emotion, and supernatural themes.
Virtuoso: An individual with outstanding technical skill in a particular art or field, especially music.
Programmatic Music: Music intended to evoke the impressions of events, stories, or scenes.
Concertino: A short concerto, typically featuring a solo instrument or small group against an orchestra.