Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, the three classic masters, the most outstanding representatives of Viennese classicism. Starting from the mid-eighteenth century, the classical music represented by them began to become popular. With the industrial revolution With the development of science and technology and the impact of the French Revolution, European society has undergone profound changes. Art is no longer just high-end art appreciated by the aristocracy. The newly emerging middle class has also become the audience of theaters and concert halls. Therefore, comedic operas and simple and lively instrumental music from the folk emerged in large numbers.

This period is praised by historians and art experts as "classical". In the field of music, the classical style is reflected in art. Advocating rationality, the musical language is simple and concise, expressing simple and sincere feelings in a rigorous and harmonious form. This period can be called a glorious achievement in the history of European music. At the same time, it also affects the development of music in various countries around the world.

The period of European bourgeois nationalities and democratic revolutions in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, marked by the art songs of Austrian composer Schubert and the operas of German composer Wilber, began to form a romantic form. It lasted until the 1820s.

Romantic music represented by Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, etc. emphasizes subjectivity, personal emotional expression, and individualized psychological portrayal, with warm emotions. Unrestrained and unrestricted in form, the works of musicians of all ethnic groups are full of distinctive national styles.

The boundaries of time and space between classicism and romanticism are not obvious. They existed for a period of time. It is not easy to find a definition that can clearly separate the two. These definitions are often too simplistic and ignore many very important factors. In fact, classicism is as angular as lines, while romanticism focuses on color and emotion, and contains many subjective and fantasy elements. This is the intuitive feeling that music gives us.

And I think the difference between the two types of music is more reflected in the non-musical elements. By the Romantic period, the status of composers in society had changed. They were no longer employees of a city, court or church. Beethoven during the Classical period had only won a certain degree of independence, because no matter how wealthy those How generously he was left to his own devices, most of his income still depended on the patronage of the nobility. Now, in theory, composers are completely their own masters, but in fact they are servants of the public, so they can make music that the public wants to hear without any concern.

Classicism is like woodcuts, rational, clear, and full of logical thinking, while romantic music is like watercolors and colorful oil paintings, full of various human emotions. People who like classicism Magnificent and atmospheric, I prefer the delicacy and thoughtfulness of romanticism. Listening to Mozart's "Così" to feel the "combination of laughter and tears", I also like to listen to Schubert's "Serenade". The exquisiteness and compactness are amazing. I like music, and I like all types of music. They make me feel the passion and touch that I can't feel in life. Music enriches me and makes me learn to be moved. Music has emotions. It makes people cry and make people cry. Laughter allows people who are gradually moving toward non-self to return to themselves. Neither classicism nor romanticism can escape from this foundation.