Definition

Proper noun: - Carl Maria von Weber: A German composer, conductor, pianist, and critic of the early Romantic period. He is most famous for establishing German Romantic opera, with works that broke from the dominant Italian style and incorporated folk elements, supernatural themes, and innovative orchestration.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Carl Maria von Weber's opera Der Freischütz is a cornerstone of the German Romantic repertoire.
  • The overture to Der Freischütz by Carl Maria von Weber is frequently performed as a standalone concert piece.
  • Scholars study the influence of Carl Maria von Weber on later composers like Richard Wagner.

Advanced Usage

• "The Weberian style": Refers to the characteristic musical style of Carl Maria von Weber, often noting his use of dramatic orchestral color, folk-like melodies, and themes exploring nature and the supernatural.
  • The composer's use of the horn call is distinctly Weberian.

Variants and Related Words

• Weberian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Carl Maria von Weber or his works.
  • The piece has a Weberian sense of drama and orchestration.

Synonyms

• Composer (of Romantic opera): A creator of musical works, specifically within the Romantic era's operatic tradition he helped define.
• Maestro: A distinguished conductor or composer (used as a respectful title).

Related Phrases

• "The father of German Romantic opera": A common epithet for Carl Maria von Weber, highlighting his foundational role.
  • Often called the father of German Romantic opera, Weber transformed the genre.

Noun

1. German conductor and composer of romantic operas (1786-1826)