Questions and Answers
Who is known as the Father of Symphony?
Which composer wrote The Creation and The Seasons?
Franz Joseph Haydn
Who was a child prodigy and composed over 600 works?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Which composer is a crucial figure in the transition between Classical and Romantic eras?
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Who is the composer known for early Classical Opera period with works like Orfeo?
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Which composer is known as the 'Father of the Pianoforte'?
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Who was a prominent chamber music composer from Italy-Spain?
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Which composer wrote An Essay on the True Art of Playing Keyboard Instruments?
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Who is considered the Founding Father of the Mannheim School?
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Which composer is generally regarded as the greatest of all time from the First Viennese School?
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Study Notes
Franz Joseph Haydn
- Lived from 1732 to 1809 in Austria.
- Served as musical director for the Esterhazy family, influencing his compositional style.
- Introduced to public concerts during visits to England, shifting away from princely patrons.
- Composed major works including "The Creation" and "The Seasons."
- Prolific with 106 symphonies, earning the title "Father of Symphony."
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Born in Austria in 1756 and died in 1791.
- Child prodigy, began composing at age six.
- Created over 600 musical works, including operas like "The Magic Flute" and "Don Giovanni."
- Composed 41 symphonies showcasing his diverse musical talent.
Ludwig van Beethoven
- Born in Germany (1770) and died in 1827.
- Key figure in bridging Classical and Romantic music eras.
- Renowned for compositions like Symphony No. 9 and various Bagatelles.
- Completed a total of 9 symphonies, greatly influencing future composers.
Christoph Willibald Gluck
- German-Austrian composer (1714-1787) pivotal in early Classical opera.
- Known for operas "Orfeo" and "Alceste," which transformed operatic traditions.
Muzio Clementi
- Italian composer born in 1752, died in 1832, with significant contributions as a pianist and conductor.
- Spent much of his life in England and is recognized as the "Father of the Pianoforte."
- Authored nearly 110 piano sonatas, highlighting his influence on piano music.
Luigi Boccherini
- Lived from 1743 to 1805, born in Italy and spent time in Spain.
- Specialized in Classical chamber music, known for his stylistic influences from Haydn.
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
- Born in Germany in 1714, died in 1788, he was a notable Classical composer.
- Recognized for his "sensitive" style, reflecting emotional depth.
- Son of the famous composer J.S. Bach, wrote "An Essay on the True Art of Playing Keyboard Instruments."
Johann Stamitz
- Czech composer (1717-1757), regarded as the founding father of the Mannheim School.
- Key figure in the transition of musical styles from Baroque to Classical, contributing to the evolution of orchestral performance.
Beethoven's Legacy
- Regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time, he is a celebrated member of the First Viennese School during the Classical period.
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