The Classical Era of Music 1750 1825 Who

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The Classical Era of Music 1750 - 1825

The Classical Era of Music 1750 - 1825

Who? �“Big Three” � Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756 -1791) � 600 works – “pinnacle”

Who? �“Big Three” � Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756 -1791) � 600 works – “pinnacle” of the Classical style � Symphony, opera, concerto � Franz J. Haydn (1732 -1809) � “Father of the Symphony” � Figurehead in Sonata Form dev. � Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 -1827) � Virtuoso pianist and studied with Haydn � Symphony and solo piano sonatas � Transitional figure from Classical to Romantic Eras.

Who? The Guitarists! That’s who! �Mauro Giuliani � Born in ____ 1781 � First

Who? The Guitarists! That’s who! �Mauro Giuliani � Born in ____ 1781 � First studied the _____ performing in premier of Beethoven’s ____ Symphony � Composed approx. ___ pieces for guitar � Associated with Beethoven and Rossini � Mr. Wells’ “_______” � Dies in 1829 See the “Rossiniana #1” performed by Marcin Dylla http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=f_6 xz 1 Mw. An 4

Who? Con’t……. �Fernando Sor � Born 1778 in ____ � Composed one of the

Who? Con’t……. �Fernando Sor � Born 1778 in ____ � Composed one of the most famous guitar methods “Méthode pour la Guitare”. Composed for the guitar, symphonies, ____, and chamber music � Quite famous and toured throughout _____. � Compositions have been compared to that of Haydn’s and Mozart’s. Dies in _____ *see Sor’s “Variation on a Theme by Mozart” performed by Andres Segovia http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=h 7 h. AMYPgiq. U

Who? Con’t……. �Ferdinando Carulli � Born 1770 in _______ � Toured throughout Europe bringing

Who? Con’t……. �Ferdinando Carulli � Born 1770 in _______ � Toured throughout Europe bringing the guitar to a place of prominence with _____ and the _____. � Composed more that ______ works for the guitar. � Composed for the guitar and other instrument combinations (flute, voice, and piano). One of first guitar methods __________. Died ______ http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=MOew-1 o_Hj. Q&feature=related

What? �Sonata Form? �Theme and Variations? �What is up with opera? ? �The “Golden

What? �Sonata Form? �Theme and Variations? �What is up with opera? ? �The “Golden Age”? ?

Where?

Where?

Why? �Return to Greek ideals �Favors formality and simplicity over ornamentation. �Things should be

Why? �Return to Greek ideals �Favors formality and simplicity over ornamentation. �Things should be more “orderly” �Architecture - clean lines �Art – emphasis on “sublime” �Movement away from spirituality �Age of Enlightenment – promotion of scientific thought.

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