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CLASSICAL PERIOD
WOLFGANG AMADEUS
MOZART
Most exceptional
musician in the
classical period.
Composer, violinist,
pianist, organist and
conductor.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS
MOZART
He composed different
genres of music: opera,
concerto, chamber music,
symphony, choral and
vocal and instrumental
music,
WOLFGANG AMADEUS
MOZART
Born in Salzburg
Austria.
Leopold Mozart,
composer, violinist and
teacher.
Anne Maria Perti
WOLFGANG AMADEUS
MOZART
Greatest musical genius of
his era.
At age 3 – harpsichord
At age 5 – he wrote
minuets for the harpsichord
WOLFGANG AMADEUS
MOZART
At age 6 – he and his
sister performed for
aristocrats and royalties.
At age 11, he composed
his 1st opera “Apollo et
Hyacinthus”
WOLFGANG AMADEUS
MOZART
A year later, Emperor
Joseph II – “La Finta
Semplice”.
Famous works:
• The Magic Flute
• Requiem
• Clarinet Concerto
LUDWIG VAN
BEETHOVEN
Musical revolutionary.
His father and
grandfather were both
musicians in Bonn,
Germany.
Best pianist in Vienna.
LUDWIG VAN
BEETHOVEN
His music reflects the
conditions of his character
and experience.
His mood changes are
sudden just like his music.
LUDWIG VAN
BEETHOVEN
Famous Works:
• Fur Elise
• Joyful, Joyful We Adore
Thee
• Sonata Pathetique.
• Symphony #5 in C minor
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN
He was born in Pohrah,
Austria
One of the choir boys
in Vienna.
He became a composer.
He taught and
accompany roving bands.
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN
He is the “Father of
String Quartet”
Famous works:
• The Clock Symphony
• Surprise Symphony.