People
Never left Germany
City known for being a musical hub - especially publication - during Handel and Haydn's lifetimes
What is London, England?
The death of Haydn's employer, Prince Nikolaus Esterházy which resulted in even more freedom for Handel
When was 1790, Eszterháza?
Compiled and presented as a job application
What are the Brandenburg Concertos?
The four dances of a standard suite.
What are the allemande, courante, sarabande, and gigue?
Wrote Water Music for a performance while the king floated down the Thames
Who was Handel
J.S. Bach was the musical director here
What is Leipzig?
The Beggar's Opera premiere and a turning point in Handel's operatic style
When was London, 1728?
The most famous oratorio in the world
What is Handel's Messiah?
Instrumental genre that was born out of operas
What is the Symphony, from sinfonia, the opera overtures?
Wilhelm Friedemann, C.P.E., and J.C.
J.S. Bach's sons who also composed
The birth of comic opera took place here
What is Naples?
Paris, 1725
The first comedic opera, written as an intermezzo in 1733
What was La serva padrona?
Crescendos over ostinatos
"Steamrollers," a special effect of the Mannheim orchestra.
Leader of the Mannheim orchestra
Who was Johann Stamitz?
The earliest significant European concert series (Concert Spirituel) took place here
What is Paris (1725)?
Handel's earliest symphonies were written then
When is the late 1750's?
Conceived on an enormous scale in duration and performing forces, featuring two antiphonal choirs, each with its own supporting orchestra; composed by Bach
What is St. Matthew's Passion?
A single, colossally worked out point of imitation, featuring an unaccompanied theme, followed by responses in other voices
What is a fugue?
His "Farewell" symphony was notable for it's portrayal of Sturm und Drang.
Who was Franz Joseph Haydn?
Where Haydn spent most of his employment from 1761-1772
What is the Eszterháza estate?
London, 1724, Handel
When was the premiere of Giulio Cesare, the prime example of Handel's operatic style, written at the height of his career?
Required great instrumental virtuosity and featured bold harmonies, unusual modulations, exotic local color, and "double returns"
What were Domenico Scarlatti's keyboard sonatas?
A Baroque vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment; originally for solo voice, later a liturgical work in several movements, often involving a choir; reflective, not dramatic
What is a cantata?