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Why is piano sonatas in the romantic era difficult compared to classical era?
I'm not saying classical era's sonatas are easy, I'm saying in general, why are romantic period sonatas so DIFFICULT? At least classical era's sonatas are mostly playable and even children play them.
Part of the reason why they're much harder is because of new advancements made on the piano. The range on the piano was expanded during the Romantic era and this allowed for pieces to be written in larger registers. The Romantic Era was also the period when the middle class started to rise in power. Pianos became more and more common in households, and concerts weren't just held for the wealthy. Virtuosity became a main priority for composers (because of the bigger middle class audience), and that's one reason why the sonata's are more difficult. Many composers (ex. Liszt, Chopin, Brahms) sought to outdo other composers in areas of technique. I know for a fact that Franz Liszt wanted to equal Paganini's virtuosity on the piano.
The music in the Classical Era also kept the ideals of the Ancient Greeks and Romans such as balance, symmetry and proportion. Every form is structured, and the melody is usually simple and graceful, which may be another reason why sonatas in the Classical Era are easier to play than Romantic ones. In contrast, Romanticism focuses on expression, expansion and emotion. Every single form was expanded during the Romantic Era, including the sonata. Well, this is what I remember from music history. Hope it helps!
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