After watching the video, answer the following question.

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1. Discuss the key characteristics of music during the classical period, focusing on aspects such as order, clarity, balance,
and formal beauty. How did these characteristics reflect the values of the Age of Reason?

2. Examine the role of the aristocracy as patrons of musicians and artists during the classical era. How did their
patronage influence the composition and performance of music during this time?

3. Compare and contrast the lives and contributions of Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van
Beethoven. How did their social backgrounds and personal challenges shape their musical careers?

4. Analyze the impact of Mozart's financial difficulties on his life and career. How did he manage his earnings, and what
lessons can be drawn from his financial struggles?

5. Explore the significance of Haydn's role as the musical director for the Esterházy family. How did this position
contribute to the establishment of forms and styles for the string quartet and symphony?

6. Discuss the transition from the classical era to the romantic era through the music of Ludwig van Beethoven. How did
Beethoven's compositions bridge the two periods, and what elements marked this transition?

7. Examine the early musical talents of Mozart and the prolific nature of his compositions. How did his musical
achievements at a young age contribute to his legacy as one of the greatest composers in Western music?

8. Investigate the impact of Beethoven's hearing loss on his compositions and his ability to continue creating music. How
did he adapt to this challenge, and what role did assistants and hearing gadgets play in his creative process?

9. Explore the video's emphasis on the values we can learn from the composers' lives. How do the stories of Mozart,
Haydn, and Beethoven offer lessons in financial management, overcoming obstacles, and achieving goals despite
challenging circumstances?
10. Reflect on the overall message of the video regarding the importance of classical music. How does the video
encourage viewers to appreciate the performance practices of the classical period, and why does it stress the significance
of understanding the lives of great composers?