Mapeh Flashcards
Who are the composers of the classical period
Franz Joseph Haydn
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ludwig Van Beethoven
His life is described as the “rags-to-riches” story
Franz Joseph Haydn
He was hired by rich patrons and eventually became a musical director for the Esterhazy family for 30 years
Franz Joseph Haydn
He was named “father of the symphony” although he excelled in every music genre of the period
Franz Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn from (____-_____)
1732-1809
Most of his symphonies have nicknames like “ Surprise Symphony” “The clock” and “The Military”. He also wrote chamber music and choral
Franz Joseph Haydn
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from (______-______)
1756-1791
Is a child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
He experimented in all kinds of music and composed over 700 works
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
He composed wonderful concertos, symphonies and opera such as “The Marriage of Figaro” (1786), “Don Giovanni” (1789) and the “Magic Flute” which became popular
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Other known works are: Eine Klein Nachtmusik, Symphony No. 40 in G major, and Sonata No. 11 in A major k311
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Was born in bonn, germany to a family of musicians and studied music in an early age
Ludwig Van Beethoven
he was the composer who bridged the late classical era and early romantic era
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Ludwig Van Beethoven (_____-____)
1770-1827
His famous include 32 piano sonatas, 22 set of variations, 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 16 strings quarter and choral music
Ludwig Van Beethoven
