MUSIC - Prominent Composers of the Classical Era Flashcards
He was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the classical period.
Franz Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn was known as?
The Father of the Symphony and the String Quartet
When was Haydn born?
March 31, 1732
TRUE OR FALSE
Franz Joseph Haydn was also one of the pioneers of the genres of classical music that later influenced the works of Mozart and Beethoven.
TRUE
At his early age, Haydn had a ________.
Good singing voice
Haydn’s choirmaster suggested him to become a ________.
Castrato
TRUE OR FALSE
Haydn became a castrato because his father supported him.
FALSE
It never happened due to the objection of his father.
How many symphonies, string quartets, piano trios, piano sonatas, masses, and operas did Haydn write?
107 symphonies
83 string quartets
45 piano trios
62 piano sonatas
14 masses
26 operas
When did Haydn die?
May 31, 1809
How did Haydn die?
He peacefully died in his sleep
He became Haydn’s student, and his works are considered a bridge between the classical and romantic eras.
Ludwig van Beethoven
When was Beethoven born?
December 16, 1770
Beethoven’s father trained him to be a ___________.
Good musician
At what age did Beethoven become deaf?
46 years old
TRUE OR FALSE
Despite being deaf, it was during this time Beethoven produced his most iconic works.
TRUE
