Composer of Classical Music

Question 1

is one of the most prominent composers of the
classical period. His life is described as a “rags-to-riches” story

Answer 1

Franz Joseph Haydn

Question 2

He came from a poor family and his music led to his rise in social status. He was hired by rich patrons and eventually became a musical director for the Esterhazy family for 30 years

Answer 2

Franz Joseph Haydn

Question 3

His music reflects his character and personality: mainly calm, balanced, serious but with
touches of humor. He was able to compose over 100 symphonies and developed them into
long forms for a large orchestra. He was named, “Father of the Symphony” although he
excelled in every music genre of the period.

Answer 3

Franz Joseph Haydn

Question 4

is a child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history. At age five, he was already playing the violin and the harpsichord; at six, he was recognized as an exceptional pianist and, at seven, he was already composing excellent music.

Answer 4

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 5

He experimented in all kinds of music and composed over 700 works.

Answer 5

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 6

Unfortunately, due to mismanaged finances he lived his life in poverty, died young and was
buried in an unknown grave

Answer 6

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 7

was born in Bonn, Germany to a family of musicians and studied music at an early age. He was the composer who bridged the late Classical era and the early Romantic era

Answer 7

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Question 8

He was a talented pianist and composer. His famous compositions include 32 piano sonatas, 21 set of variations, 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 16 string quartets and choral music.

Answer 8

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Question 9

He began to go deaf in 1796 but this did not become a hindrance. He continued composing through the help of an assistant and hearing gadget. Some of his famous compositions were made when he was deaf.

Answer 9

Ludwig Van Beethoven