1750-1820

The Classical Symphony A symphony is an extended, ambitious

composition usually lasting between 20-45 minutes. Has 4 movements

1. Fast2. Slow3. Dance4. Fast

The Classical SymphonyThe 1st movement is usually fast and in

sonata form.The 2nd movement is slow and has slow song

like melodiesThe 3rd movement is always based off of a

dance like a minuet. (Beethoven liked much faster 3rd movements called scherzos)

The 4th movement is usually the most brilliant and sound triumphant and heroic.

The Classical ConcertoA cadenza is a section where the soloist can

show off without the orchestra.The orchestra usually slows down and waits

for the cadenza to end.

Classical Chamber Music Chamber music is music for an intimate

setting, either in a home or palace, rather than in a large concert hall. It is performed by a small group of musicians

(2-9)The String Quartet, is music written for

only 2 violins, one viola, and one cello.String quartets also have the same 4

movements that all other classical compositions have.

Joseph Haydn Austrian ComposerStarted his musical training as a boy soprano

in choir.After this he became the Music Director for

the Esterhazys. a very rich family of nobles in AustriaHe worked for them for 30 yearsThis family’s palace and lands contained it’s

very own opera house, a theater, two large concert halls, and 126 guest rooms!

Joseph HaydnAs the Esterhazy’s composer, Haydn had to:

Compose ConductRehearse

There were usually two concerts and two operas a week at this job, as well as daily chamber music concerts.

Listening: Surprise Symphony Movement 2 (9:32)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_6mrLc_mEw

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAustrian Composerchild prodigy!

By 6: He could play the harpsichord and violin Improvise (which is to make up on the spot) whole

fugues Write minuets and read music perfectly on the spot.

By 8:He wrote a symphonyAt 11: He wrote an oratorioAt 12: He wrote an opera

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAt 15- composer for prince of austria.

Horrible tyrant! At 25- quit and became freelance composerDied at 35, almost poor because he couldn’t

find workMost famous for his piano pieces,

symphonies, and most all- his operas!

The Queen of the NightHell's vengeance boils in my heart;

Death and despair blaze around me!If Sarastro does not feel the pain of death because of you,

Then you will be my daughter nevermore.

Disowned be forever,Forsaken be forever,Shattered be forever

All the bonds of natureIf Sarastro does not turn pale [in death] because of you!

Hear, gods of vengeance, hear the mother's oath!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFktfr1kmHc

Ludwig van Beethoven German Composer12- started studying music. 16- private lessons with Mozart: “Keep your

eyes on him; some day he will give the world something to talk about.”

22- moved to Vienna to study with Haydn Vienna let Mozart die- Vienna showered

Beethoven with gifts

Ludwig van Beethoven29- disaster struck and he started to go deaf.He wrote to his brothers:

“I would have ended my life, but it was my art that held me back.”

He was a mysterious man but we do know that:He was extremely sloppy! (house, clothes, hair)He never marriedHe took long walks every day to get ideasInsisted on conducting his own music, even after

he couldn’t hearSawed the legs off of his pianos.

Piano Sonata in C minor (Pathetique)

Early work- composed at age 28http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGq3-

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Symphony No. 5 in C minor

Later work- after he went deafhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=rRgXUFnfKIY

Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy)Greatest work of allDied right after he finished composing this.Only composer so far to use choir in a

symphonyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=ljGMhDSSGFU

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