The 1800s saw a revived interest in castles. Having largely been abandoned in favour of Baroque and Neoclassical palaces in the preceding centuries, the growth of Romanticism inspired many princes and wealthy individuals to return to renovate or completely rebuild them. Here we’ll take a look at five examples of that from Germany.

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Tannhauser, WWV 70 Overture Richard Wagner
By “United States Marine Band” (http://musopen.org/)

Das Liebesmahl der Apostel, WWV 69 Richard Wagner
By “United States Marine Band” (http://musopen.org/)

6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118 II. Intermezzo Johannes Brahms
By “Carlos Gardels” (http://musopen.org/)

Trio in A Minor, Op. 114 II. Adagio Johannes Brahms
By “Paul Pitman, Michael Arnold, BangEun Lee” (http://musopen.org/)

Trio in A Minor, Op. 114 I. Allegro Johannes Brahms
By “Paul Pitman, Michael Arnold, BangEun Lee” (http://musopen.org/)