BAROQUE PERIOD Baroque music of the late 1600

BAROQUE PERIOD Baroque music of the late 1600 s and early 1700 s emphasized drama and complexity. Two famous baroque composers were Johan Sebastian Bach and George Frederick Handel The baroque style of music represented a complete departure from that of the Renaissance era. In the baroque era instruments gained a place of their own in sacred as well as secular music. Another innovation of the baroque era was the introduction of a solo style. Opera first appeared in the early baroque era.

Classical Period This period went from 1750 - 1820, and brought the symphony, concerto and sonata. Famous composers of this era include Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. Sonata: Music written for solo instrument Concerto: Music written with three movements: fast – slow – fast Symphony: Extended composition for orchestra with three – four movements, each with a different tempo

Musician: Johann Sebastian Bach Years: 1685 -1750 Baroque or Classical: Baroque Claim to Fame –What is he famous for? Father of “Modern Music” (and of 20 children)

Musician: George Frederick Handel Years: 1685 - 1759 Baroque or Classical: Baroque Claim to Fame –What is he famous for? Most famous work: The Messiah

Musician: Joseph Haydn Years: 1732 - 1809 Baroque or Classical: Classical Claim to Fame –What is he famous for? “Father of the symphony”

Musician: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Years: 1757 - 1791 Baroque or Classical: Classical Claim to Fame –What is he famous for? Wonder child – child prodigy (genius) Died in his 30 s

Musician: Ludwig van Beethoven Years: 1770 - 1827 Baroque or Classical: Classical Claim to Fame –What is he famous for? “Father of the Romantic Style” Went deaf in his 30 s