Discussion Board

R esponse to Discussion Questions : (EACH QUESTION HAS TO BE 150 -200 words )

• The audiences of the Romantic era developed an interest in the macabre and the darker side of the human psyche. Likewise, the subjects of the music of the Romantic era featured these topics as well. Are there any contemporary genres or artists that also feature the macabre? 

• Hector Berlioz included a program with his "Symphonie fantastique." What are the advantages and disadvantages of knowing the narrative of this composition?