Classical Composers

Question 1

Where was Franz Joseph Hayden born?

Answer 1

Rohrau Austria (1732-1809)

Question 2

How many symphonies did Hayden create?

Answer 2

Over 100,(last 12 → London Symphonies),expanded orchestra’s size with greater emphasis on brass, clarinets, and percussion- contributed to Keyboard music

Question 3

What expressive effects did Hayden have?

Answer 3

Syncopation, sudden crescendos and accents, contrast of soft and loud, modulations

Question 4

Where was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?

Answer 4

Born in Salzburg Austria (1756-1791)

Question 5

What has Mozart written?

Answer 5

many sonatas, concertos, symphonies, religious works, and even operas (opposed Patronage system)- contributed to Keyboard music

Question 6

What was the peak of Mozarts career?

Answer 6

worked with Lorenzo da Ponte to create The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Così fan tutte

Question 7

How many symphonies did Mozart write?

Answer 7

41 Symphonies

Question 8

Mozarts last opera?

Answer 8

The Magic Flute, and Requiem (unfinished)

Question 9

Where was Ludwig Van Beethoven born?

Answer 9

Bonn Germany (1770-1827)

Question 10

What was Beethoven speciality?

Answer 10

large scale forms like Sonata and Symphony

Question 11

What did Beethoven create?

Answer 11

9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, a violin concerto, 32 piano sonatas, 17 string quartets, and 2 operas, known as the first musical Romantic