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    The document summarizes music of the classical period from 1750-1820. It describes how aristocrats patronized musicians and influenced the arts during this time. Three prominent composers are discussed: Franz Joseph Haydn, known as the "Father of the Symphony" who composed over 100 symphonies; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a child prodigy who composed over 700 works before dying young; and Ludwig van Beethoven, a talented pianist who bridged the classical and early romantic eras and composed influential symphonies and other works even after going deaf.

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    The document summarizes music of the classical period from 1750-1820. It describes how aristocrats patronized musicians and influenced the arts during this time. Three prominent composers are discussed: Franz Joseph Haydn, known as the "Father of the Symphony" who composed over 100 symphonies; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a child prodigy who composed over 700 works before dying young; and Ludwig van Beethoven, a talented pianist who bridged the classical and early romantic eras and composed influential symphonies and other works even after going deaf.

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    The document summarizes music of the classical period from 1750-1820. It describes how aristocrats patronized musicians and influenced the arts during this time. Three prominent composers are discussed: Franz Joseph Haydn, known as the "Father of the Symphony" who composed over 100 symphonies; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a child prodigy who composed over 700 works before dying young; and Ludwig van Beethoven, a talented pianist who bridged the classical and early romantic eras and composed influential symphonies and other works even after going deaf.

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    Music of the classical period (1760-1820)

     The Classical era, also called "Age of Reason" is the period from 1750-1820.
     The cultural life was dominated by the aristocracy, as patrons of musiciance and artists
    generallly influenced the arts.
     In the middle of the 18th century, Europe began to move towarda new style in architecture,
    literature, and the arts, known as classicism.
     Important historical events that occured in the west during this era were French Revolution
    and tbe Napoleonic Wars, the American Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the
    American Revolution.
     The term classical denotes conformity with principles
     Characteristics of ancient Greek and Roman literature and art which were formal, elegant,
    simple, freed, and dignified.
     A style of broken chord accompanient called Alberti Bass was practiced.

    FRANZ JOSEPH HADYN


    (1732-1809)
     Franz joseph hadyn was describe Rags to Riches
     Franz joseph hired by rich patrons and eventually he became musical director for the
    Esterhazy family for 30 yrs.
     His music reflects his character and personality:
     Mainly calm
     0pBalanced
     Serious but with touch of humor
     He made over 100 syphonies
     "Father of the Symphony" (popularly known)
     "Suprise symphony"
     "The clock"

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


    (1756-1791)
     Wolfgang amadeus mozart is a child prodigy
     Most amazing genius in musical history at age 5, he was already playing the violin
    harpsichord
     6yrs old - pianist
     7yrs old - composing excellent music
     13yrs old - written sonatos, concertos, symphonies, religous works and operattos.
     Composed over 700 works
     Due to mismanaged finances he lived gis life in poverty died young and was buried in an
    unknown grave.
     Composed "The Marraige of Figaro" 1786
     "Don Giovami"
     "The Magic Flute"

    P
    Ludwig Beethoven

    (1770-1827

     Ludwig Beethoven was born in Germany


     Composer who bridged the late Classsical era and the Early Romantic Era
     Talented pianist and composer
     Famous compositions inlude 32 piano sonatos 21 set of vanations, 9 symphonies, 5
    concertos for piano, 16 string quarlets and choral music
     "Missa Solemnis" (1818 - 1823) and opera "Fidelio" (1805)
     Known symphony: no.3 "Eroica"
     no.5 no.6"Pastoral"
     Deaf 1796
     Continued composing with the help of an assistant and hearing gadget.
     3 intrument- SONATA, CONCERTO, SYPHONY (SCS)

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