Midterm Matching

Question 1

Austrian composer, known as the father of the symphony and the father of the string quartet, he was a prominent and prolific composer of the Classical period, who served for the wealthy Esterhazy family

Answer 1

Joseph Haydn

Question 2

German composer and pianist, a crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western music history. His best-known compositions include 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, and 32 piano sonatas.

Answer 2

Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 3

German-born composer, he had a successful career in England, he is regarded as one of the greatest composer of the Baroque era, with works such as Messiah, Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks

Answer 3

George Frideric Handel

Question 4

German composer, organist, and musician of the Baroque era, known as the father of music. His output includes hundreds of cantatas, the Mass in B minor, Brandenburg concertos and the Well-Tempered Clavier.

Answer 4

J.S. Bach

Question 5

Born in Salzburg, Austria, he began to concertize throughout Europe with his sister as the child prodigies.

Answer 5

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 6

Known as the red priest, he was one of the most prolific composers of the Baroque era, and he wrote much chamber music, numerous operas, over 230 violin concertos, including The Four Seasons.

Answer 6

Antonio Vicaldi

Question 7

As a gifted pianist and student of Mozart, she premiered Mozart piano concerto in G major, k. 453.

Answer 7

Barbara von Ployer

Question 8

Known as Nannerl, she was an accomplished pianist and famous women virtuosos during the Classical era

Answer 8

Maria Anna Mozart