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Classical Period. By Kelly, Will, and John. The Period. The Classical era was from 1750 to 1825 The Classical period fell between the Baroque and Romanic Periods. Franz Joseph Haydn (Austrian). AKA Joseph Haydn Haydn lived from March 31, 1732 to May 31, 1809 He was good friends with Mozart
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Classical Period By Kelly, Will, and John
The Period • The Classical era was from 1750 to 1825 • The Classical period fell between the Baroque and Romanic Periods
Franz Joseph Haydn (Austrian) • AKA Joseph Haydn • Haydn lived from March 31, 1732 to May 31, 1809 • He was good friends with Mozart • He is often referred to as the “Father of Symphony”
“Father of Symphony” • Haydn was commissioned by Prince Paul Anton Esterhazy to compose, conduct, direct operas, and perform chamber music for his orchestra in Eisenstadt • This is Haydn’s Symphony No. 101 in D Major, “The Clock” • HAYDN: 15 Famous Symphonies mp3s, HAYDN: 15 Famous Symphonies music downloads, HAYDN: 15 Famous Symphonies songs from eMusic.com
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Austrian) • Mozart live from 27 January 1756 to 5 December 1791. • He composed over 600 works • Joseph Haydn wrote that "posterity will not see such a talent again in 100 years.” • He wrote in every genre including symphony, concerto, and opera. • Mozart used chromatic harmony to a rare degree during his time.
Requiem • Mozart only composed the first part of Requiem in D minor before passing away • Requiem in D minor is considered one of his most famous works • http://www.emusic.com/album/Natalia-Sokolova-Requiem-MP3-Download/11465724.html
Ludwig van Beethoven (German) • 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827 • He studied under Joseph Haydn • He was able to compose, conduct, and perform even when he was completely deaf • He is one of the most important figures in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic Periods • He stopped performing at the piano if the audience chatted amongst themselves, or afforded him less than their full attention, so you pretty much didn’t want to mess with this guy.
“Fur Elise” • Beethoven wrote this song apparently for his fifth mistress. • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_elise • The song switches between A minor and C major
Dates • 1750-1820: A new sonata form begins to emerge and take the scene • 1756: Haydn hits the scene • 1773: Mozart hits the scene • 1793: Beethoven hits the scene
Historical Events from 1750-1820 • The minuet had become a popular dance in 1751 • Beethoven was born in 1770!!! • The waltz became a popular dance in the 1770’s • Sebastian Carenzo created the Bolero dance in 1780 • The piano became a solo instrument for many classical songs • The American and French revolutions took place during this time when music became more appealing to everyone who heard it, and it was often called the “innocent luxury” • The concept of nature and being “natural” became popular, and that’s heard in the more simple and easy tones of classical music • Music was being demanded for by more and more people
Pianos! Although the piano has only been popular since the 18th century, it’s roots go back a long way. In the beginning of the millennium, the first string plucking instrument was invented, called the psaltery, which was made from a hunters bow with two or three strings that created different pitches. In 1157, the monochord was invented and was made up of keys and strings, it was a really simple instrument that evolved into the harpsichord. The problem with the harpsichord was that the person playing it was not able to control the sound of it, and thus the clavichord was created, and it included ten strings. Although it solved volume problems, it still wasn’t suitable for concerts or big halls because of its very light and wiry sound, which came from metal hooks plucking at the strings. So, in 1709, Bartolome Christofori, the man credited for creating the first real piano, created a better sounding instrument by replacing the clavichords metal hooks with padded leather ones, making the pianoforte a lot more wholesome sounding. The keyboard featured on a piano has not changed since the 1400’s. The piano gained its popularity in the age of classical music, where we see some of the most famous composers of all time use its greatness to the fullest extent. Classical music has been kept alive through the piano. Beethoven wrote his greatest works using the piano, as did many other composers. It has become a cherished part of music’s past, and will hopefully stay alive for the many years to come!
