Timeframes
When was Beethoven alive?
1770-1827
Where was Beethoven born?
Germany
What famous composer did Beethoven study under?
Bach
How many musical "periods" was Beethoven considered to fall under?
Three: Early, Middle, Late
Do we still hear inspiration from Beethoven's works today?
Yes
When was Mozart alive?
1756-1791
Where was Mozart born?
Austria
What position did Mozart serve at a young age to be in charge of some concerts in the court?
Konzermeister
Who was Mozart's first music teacher?
His father
Did Mozart's sister retire from music once she married?
Yes
When was Chopin alive?
1810-1849
Where was Chopin born?
Poland
True or false: Mozart had composed over 600 works at the time of his death.
True
What other family member of Mozart's BESIDES his father also studied music?
His sister
What were Chopin's parents like/what were their careers?
Father was an educator. Mother was an aristocrat and amateur pianist.
1868-1917
Where was Joplin born?
American South; Texas
Name ONE description of Chopin's music.
Archetypical Romantic, improvisation, modal & chromatic harmonies, infused folk rhythms and dances
Paris
How many operas did Joplin write? How many were actually published?
Two written; one published
What year did Beethoven lose his hearing?
1818
Where did a lot of composers during the Classical and Romantic periods move to work?
Vienna, Austria
What was Joplin doing in the 1890s?
Touring with bands and singing groups
Where did Joplin move to live the rest of his life, premier an opera, etc.?
NYC
What is the name of the play turned film inspired by Mozart's life?
Amadeus