Composers from the Classical Period
Name 3 composers from the classical period.
Mozart
Beethoven
What is one of the most dreadful things that could happen to a musician?
What was the nick name of the symphony where Haydn made use of a sudden loud chord… to keep all in attendance awake?
The war of the Buffoons was between what two countries?
At age 11 what was Beethoven’s Job?
Who said this about Beethoven “Keep an eye on him – he will make a noise in the world someday.”
Mozart gained the reputation of being a what?
The war of the Buffoons dealt with what type of music? ________ What was this new style called? ______________
The area Beethoven was born was often called what?
Of the composers, we talked about in the classical period which was born last?
Why did Haydn not particularly care for Beethoven?
Why did Haydn change his career from a chorister to a composer
What development during Beethoven’s life enabled his music to be performed throughout Europe?
Who did Beethoven study with in Vienna?
From whom did Mozart receive an appointment form?
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
The Classical Period spanned what years? ____________ - _____________
How did Beethoven make his career and earn money?
2. Solo Works
3. Symphony
4. Sonatas
5. Religious Works
Beethoven had the legs cut off his piano, so it would sit on the floor. He did this to hear the vibrations of each note. What symphony was he writing when he did this?