Classical Composers, for Music Appreciation
I.
Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809
a.
Known as the Father of Symphony
b.
Austrian
c.
He was very popular throughout Europe, especially with the
British, and Beethoven had even sought him out for instruction
d.
Composed over 100 symphonies
II.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791
a.
Regarded as one of the most prolific and influential composer of
the Classical era.
b.
Composed over 600 works, several regarded as the pinnacle of
symphonic, chamber, operatic, and choral music
c.
Joseph Haydn wrote about him stating, “Posterity will not see
such a talent again in 100 years.”
d.
Notable works include The
Marriage of Fiagro, The Magic Flute and
Cosi fan Tutti.
III.
3. Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827
a.
Regarded as the transitional figure between Classical and Romantic
eras in music. Composed 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 32 piano sonatas,
16 string quartets.
b.
German
IV.
4. Christoph Willibald Gluck, 1714-1787
a.
Composer of Italian and French Opera
b.
Known for Alceste
& Orfeo ed Euridice
V.
5. Muzio Clementi, 1752-1832
a.
Italian-born, English citizen
b.
Entered a composer’s contest for Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II
with Mozart, who believed Clementi to be a charlatan though Clementi thought of
Mozart highly.
c.
Composed over 100 piano sonatas
VI.
6. Luigi Boccherini,1743-1809
a.
Italian composer and cellist
b.
Played a courtly and galante style most known for String Quintet
in E and Cello Concerto in B flat major.
VII.
7. Carl Phillip Emanuel Bach,1714-1788
a.
German composer and musician
b.
Fifth child and second (surviving) son of J.S. Bach
i. Godson of Georg
Philipp Telemann
VIII.
8. Johann Stamitz, 1717-1757
a.
Czech born, German composer and violinist
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