L1: CLASSICAL MUSIC Flashcards
A child prodigy gifted with photographic memory, perfect pitch
and the ability to play multiple instruments. Born in Salzburg,
Austria in January 27, 1756
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Died at the age of 35, December 5, 1791
• He is a violin virtuoso
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart appeared in public as a keyboard performer
1761
He traveled with his siter to Bavaria
1762
He composed his first opera, La Finta Semplica
1770
He composed the solo motet, Exsultate and Jubilate (K 165
might be included)
1773
He wrote his first italian opera, La Finta Giardiniera
1775
He turned his efforts to composing piano concertos
1776
He composed ballet music and a new symphony in Paris
1778
He composed the opera titles, Idomeneo
1781
He played his
last piano concerto
1791
Beethoven arrived in Vienna to study with Mozart
1878
His father was a successful musician,
Loepold
Mother of Wolfgang Amadeus mozart
Anna Maria Pertl Mozart.
Only sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Maria Anna, nicknamed Nannerrl
An Austrian music composer
Franz Joseph Haydn
composed, which reflected his humor
The Surprise Symphony
• At the age of 5, Franz was asked to join in a choir
• At 8 years old, he was enlisted at _________
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
He was commissioned by
Esterhazy family
(A Hungarian noble family) for 30 Years
He composed two oratorios
“The Creation” in 1798
and “The Seasons” in 1801
• He is a keyboard and violinist
• His works inspired mozart, and the music genre itself
• He is the father of Symphony and the String Quartet
Franz Joseph Haydn
