New German School

The New German School was a 19th-century movement of composers, including Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, who emphasized innovation in music. They focused on expressing deep emotions and used complex harmonies and orchestration to create a more expressive and dramatic musical experience. This approach contrasted with earlier, more formal styles, and influenced the development of Romantic music. The movement aimed to make music a powerful artistic expression that could evoke strong feelings and tell stories, often through large-scale compositions like operas and symphonies.