About Romance
Romance is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of art song.
Among the best-known names in the style are Alexander Borodin, Nikolai Noskov, Michael Glinka, Lyubov Orlova, Sirusho and Lyudmila Gurchenko.
From Wikipedia
The term romance (Spanish: romance/romanza, Italian: romanza, German: Romanze, French: romance, Russian: романс, Portuguese: romance, Romanian: romanţă) has a centuries-long history. Applied to narrative ballads in Spain, it came to be used by the 18th century for simple lyrical pieces not only for voice, but also for instruments alone. The Oxford Dictionary of Music states that "generally it implies a specially personal or tender quality".
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Romance.
Key artists
- Alexander Borodin
- Nikolai Noskov
- Michael Glinka
- Lyubov Orlova
- Sirusho
- Lyudmila Gurchenko
- Karel Gott
- Dinä Ğäripevä
- Dmitry Khvorostovsky
- Elena Obraztsova
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Romance?
Romance is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of art song.
Who are famous Romance artists?
Alexander Borodin, Nikolai Noskov, Michael Glinka, Lyubov Orlova, Sirusho and Lyudmila Gurchenko.