This composer had a total of 20 children and was married to two different women.
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach
This period was focused on simplicity and occurred around 1750-1820.
What is the Classical Period
Bach had two wives. How long did he wait when the first one died to marry the second wife?
What is a year or less
This composer was part of the Vienna boys choir and was called "The Father of the String Quartet." He was also known for his humorous character.
Who is Franz Joseph Haydn
This musical period occurred from 1600-1750 and was focused on fancy decoration and ornamentation (e.g. trills, grace notes, turns).
What is the Baroque period
This symphony was written by Haydn and soft passages followed by shockingly loud notes where you would not expect them.
What is The Surprise Symphony
This song was composed by Haydn and during the song the players left one by one to get the attention of the prince who was forcing them to work.
What is The Farewell
This composer loved playing duets with his sister and when he was five he played for an Austrian emperor.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A musical play based on a Bible story or Scripture. However, it is not acted out, just sung and played.
What is an oratorio
This opera was written by Mozart and begins with the Marriage of.....
What is Figaro
This composer's father forbid any musical instruments in their home, yet he secretly played a small clavier in the attic and became a virtuoso on the organ.
Who is George Frideric Handel
The oratorio written by Haydn that has to do with one of the stories in the beginning of the Bible.
What is Creation
He moved to Muhlhausen in 1707 to be the head organist at the Church of St. Blaise.
Johann Sebastian Bach
He composed the symphony titled the Four Seasons.
Who is Antonio L. Vivaldi.
Mozart wrote an opera about this "magical" instrument.
What is a Flute