People Flashcards
Who was Pietro Metastasio and what was his contribution to opera?
Shaped the libretto for many operas and influenced the development of opera seria
What is the Hoboken system?
A catalog of the works of Joseph Haydn created by Anthony van Hoboken
Who is Ludwig von Köchel and what did he do?
A German musicologist who cataloged Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s works in the Köchel Catalogue
What is the significance of the Esterházy Family in relation to Joseph Haydn?
Employed Haydn, allowing him to develop his symphonic and chamber music style
Who was Lorenzo Da Ponte and what was his role?
An Italian librettist who collaborated with Mozart on famous operas
What is Vivaldi famous for?
His violin concertos, especially The Four Seasons, revolutionizing the concerto form and Baroque music
What was Johann Sebastian Bach known for?
Mastery of counterpoint and emotional depth in music, influencing Western classical music
What are some key works of Mozart?
- Operas
- Symphonies
- Chamber works
What title is Joseph Haydn known by and why?
Father of the Symphony for his contributions to the development of the symphony and string quartet
What was Pergolesi’s contribution to music?
Key figure in the early development of the opera buffa, with La serva padrona as a famous work
Who was Hasse and what was his contribution?
Known for operas in the opera seria style, making significant contributions to Baroque opera
What reforms did Gluck introduce to opera?
Simplified its structure to emphasize drama and the connection between music and text
What is Sammartini known for?
Instrumental music, especially symphonies
What was Stamitz’s role in the Mannheim school?
Played a key role in the development of orchestral music, especially in symphonic structure and dynamics
