Although the Classical Era lasted for only 70 years‚ there was a substantial change in the music that was being produced. Classical music placed a greater stress on clarity with regard to melodic expression and instrumental color. Although opera and vocal music (both sacred and secular) were still being written‚ orchestral literature was performed on a much broader basis. The orchestra gained more color and flexibility as clarinets‚ flutes‚ oboes‚ and bassoons became permanent members of the orchestra
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Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn‚ Germany. He studied in Vienna under Mozart and Hayden. In Vienna he first made his reputation as a pianist and teacher‚ and he became famous quickly.<br><br>At this time he composed many of his most popular works such as the Fifth symphony‚ the Emperor Concerto‚ the Eroica and Pastoral symphonies‚ and his only opera Fidelio.<br><br>Beethoven developed a completely original style of music‚ reflecting his sufferings and joys. His work forms a peak in the development
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music‚ mimicking each other. The lullaby has so many precious memories for me‚ I cannot help feeling joy with this music. Moving on to the Classical Period I chose to listen to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Requiem‚ conducted by Karl Bohm (2007). This piece had much more depth in texture and tonality. Mozart raised and lowered the power of the piece using both instrumental diversity and note volume to emphasize the piece. Listening to this piece brought me memories of going to the cathedral with my
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Franz Joseph Haydn‚ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart‚ and Ludwig Beethoven are each well known in the classic period of music; all three of the composer’s music continues to be played to this day‚ their music is composed from amateur to professional symphony orchestras throughout the entire world. Frank J oseph Haydn was a very successful composer from Austria who worked within the aristocratic system. He was the court composer for the Prince of Esterhazy in Austria for 30 years. He wrote music for every
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The orchestra as we know it now did not exist before the 17th century. At the start of this century the orchestra was just beginning and developing on from the renaissance era where orchestras had only just began to be used rarely and only in tiny groups‚ with a small range of instruments. The main factors influencing this development include: instrumental technology‚ different classes of the public‚ playing techniques‚ economics‚ the role of music directors and changes in musical tastes. The
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name: MOZART!.” It has been stated throughout the play Amadeus‚ by Peter Shaffer that two very unique and different characters both have the love of music. A man name Antonio Salieri and another name Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. However‚ one individual becomes envious of a man’s genius work‚ and lifestyle. A person name Antonio Salieri because throughout the play Amadeus‚ Salieri becomes jealous of Mozart through his achievement of being a musician‚ superior quality and of course the skills Mozart holds
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found that my total experience to these types of music in general is that I truly enjoy it. Until now I never showed much interest into it because‚ I was not sure what I was listening to. I have chosen to limit my descriptions to Bach‚ Beethoven‚ Mozart‚ and Vivaldi. You will be able to understand the music that I describe here‚ and possibly gain more enjoyment after reading this paper. Bach Suite No.1 Prelude in G minor; performed by Georg Mertens‚ this piece of music was created in the Baroque
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Spirit can be defined as the passion and objectivity of music in what is known as the classical period. The classical period took place between 1750 and 1825. People say the seventeenth and eighteenth century was known as the Age of Enlightenment. Mozart played a huge role during this time and influenced many composers. The Classical-Romantic era is recognized by its four movements. The first movement is long and is recorded in sonata-allegro form. The second movement is slow and includes lyrics and
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operas. Starting as a child‚ Rossini had music lessons from private tutors and ended his studies at the conservatory at Bologna. However‚ most believe his biggest influence came from years of scoring symphonies and quartets of Mozart and Haydn. Even as a teenager he was such a devoted follower of Mozart that his nickname was “il Tedeschino” or “the little German.” Clearly Rossini was familiar with Mozart’s opera‚ “The Marriage of Figaro” based on the second of the trilogy by Pierre-Augustin Caron
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Antonio Salieri‚ who is overcome with guilt about supposedly killing Mozart. His life is saved by his aids and he is sent to what looks like a mental hospital‚ where a priest is sent to council him. The whole story is told through the eyes of Salieri on his death bed‚ confessing to his priest. The whole movie takes place in Vienna‚ Austria. Besides the first few scenes where Mozart is seen as a child‚ the story begins in 1782 when Mozart is the age of 26; the story being told by Salieri takes place around
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