Downloaded 551 times
Uploaded byJewel Jem
Composers of Classical Period (Grade 9 MAPEH Music 2nd Quarter)
The document outlines key composers of the Classical period, including Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. It highlights their contributions, unique characteristics, and notable works, emphasizing their lasting impact on classical music. Haydn is known as the 'father of the symphony', Mozart as a child prodigy with over 700 works, and Beethoven as a pivotal figure bridging the Classical and Romantic eras despite his deafness.
More Related Content
Similar to Composers of Classical Period (Grade 9 MAPEH Music 2nd Quarter)
Composers of Classical Period (Grade 9 MAPEH Music 2nd Quarter)
- 1. COMPOSERS OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD TODAY’SLESSON ORAAAAYT
- 2. GREAT COMPOSERS FROMTHIS PERIOD: FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN • WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
- 3. GREAT COMPOSERS FROMTHIS PERIOD: FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN 1732-1809 • One of the most prominent composers of the classical period & was named “FATHER OF THE SYMPHONY” • His life is described as a “rags-to- riches” story. • Hired by rich patrons and eventually became a musical director for the Esterhazy family for 30 years.
- 4. GREAT COMPOSERS FROMTHIS PERIOD: FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN 1732-1809 • His music reflects his character and personality; mainly calm, balanced, serious but with touches of humor. • Was able to compose over 100 symphonies and developed them into long forms for a large orchestra • Most of his symphonies have nicknames such as “Surprise Symphony”, “The Clock” & “The Military”
- 5. Listening Activity: 1. Symphonyno. 94 in G Major “SURPRISE 2nd MOVEMENT” 2. Symphony no. 101 in D Major “THE CLOCK” 3. Symphony no. 100 in G Major “THE MILITARY”
- 6. GREAT COMPOSERS FROMTHIS PERIOD: WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART 1756 - 1791 • Is a child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history. • At age 5, he was already playing the violin and the Harpsichord • At age 6, he was recognized as an exceptional pianist • At age 7, he was already composing excellent music • At age 13, he had written sonatas, concertos, symphonies, religious works, operas and operettas. • He experimented with all kinds of music and composed over 700 works • Unfortunately, due to mismanaged finances, he lived his life in poverty, died young and was buried in an unknown grave
- 7. HE COMPOSED WONDERFULCONCERTOS & SYMPHONIES AND OPERAS WHICH BECAME POPULAR SUCH AS: 1. The marriage of Figaro, 1786 2. Don Giovanni 1789 3. The Magic Flute, 1789 Other known works: - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Symphony no. 40 in G Major - Sonata no. 11 in A Major K311
- 8. GREAT COMPOSERS FROMTHIS PERIOD: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN 1770 - 1827 • Born in Bonn, Germany to a family of musicians and studied music at an early age. • Composer who bridged the late classical era and the early romantic era. • His famous compositions include 32 piano sonatas, 21 set of variations, 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 16 string quartets and choral music.
- 9. GREAT COMPOSERS FROMTHIS PERIOD: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN 1770 - 1827 • He began to go DEAF in 1796 but this did not become a hindrance • He continued composing through the help of an assistant and a hearing gadget • Some of his famous compositions were made when he was deaf
- 10. HIS WORKS INCLUDETHE “MISSA SOLEMNIS” (1818-1823) AND OPERA FIDELIO (1805) 1. Symphony no. 3 (Eroica) 2. No. 5 No. 6 (Pastoral) 3. No. 9 (Choral) which adds voice to the orchestra His known Symphonies are:
- 11. Characteristics of Beethoven’sWorks: 1. His music veered toward larger orchestras 2. Sound was centered on the violas and lower registers of the violins and cellos to give his music a darker mood 3. All themes in a piece are tied together by one motif 4. He developed musical themes and motifs extensively by means of