Classical Era Composers – Flashcards
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When was Franz Joseph Haydn born? And when did he die?
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(1732-1809)
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Where was Franz Joseph Haydn born?
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Born and lived in Austria.
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Who was Franz Joseph Haydn employed by? And what type of people were they?
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Employed as a composer by the Esterhazy family. The Esterhazy's were the richest and noblest of the Hungarian families.
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Where did Franz Joseph Haydn end up when he was 8?
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Not born in Vienna but that's where he ends up as a choirboy when he was 8 at the Cathedral of St. Stephens.
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Where did Franz Joseph Haydn spend much of his time?
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Spent much time in Vienna.
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Where did Franz Joseph Haydn go that increased his fame?
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Two trips to London significantly increased his fame.
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Where and when was Franz Joseph Haydn 1st trip to?
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1st trip to London - 1791
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Where and when was Franz Joseph Haydn 2nd trip to?
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2nd trip to London - 1794
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What was Franz Joseph Haydn a pathfinder for?
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A pathfinder for classical style
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What did Franz Joseph Haydn write? (one of his more famous works)
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Wrote: Creation and Seasons
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What was Franz Joseph Haydn the pioneer in development of?
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Pioneer in development of the symphony and the string quartet
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Who did Franz Joseph Haydn influence from the Classical Era?
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Strongly influenced Mozart and Beethoven
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How many symphonies and string quartets did Franz Joseph Haydn compose?
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Composed 104 symphonies , 68 string quartets
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What was Franz Joseph Haydn the master of?
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Master of developing themes.
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When was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born and when did he die?
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(1756-1791)
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Where was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?
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Born and lived in Salzburg, Austria
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an amazing child what?
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Amazing child prodigy
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At age 6 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart could improvise what?
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fugues
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had what type of father?
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Domineering father
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote what at age 8? 11? 12?
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Wrote a symphony at 8, an oratorio at 11, and an opera at 12.
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Where did Mozart meet Haydn
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Met Haydn in Vienna (befriended by Haydn)
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How quickly was Mozart able to compose?
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Abel to compose at a very fast rate
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What were Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's most famous operas?
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Most famous operas The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and The Magic Flute
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Mozart was involved in what religious group?
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Involved in the free mason cult
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Who was visited by a mysterious masked stranger in last year of his life?
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Mozart
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What is Requiem mass? And who attempted to write one before they died?
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Requiem mass - mass for the dead; Mozart
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At what age did Mozart die?
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Died at 35(while trying to finish his piece for the requiem mass)
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How did Mozart die?
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Myths abound that he was poisoned
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How was Mozart's works cataloged?
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His works were cataloged by Ludwig von Kochel and are listed by "K" numbers.
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Ludwig von Beethoven
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(1770-1827)
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Where was Beethoven born?
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Germany
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Where did Beethoven move to when he was 22?
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Vienna
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Who did Beethoven study with?
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Haydn
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How did Beethoven earn a living?
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Earned money by composing and giving piano lessons
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At what age did Beethoven begin to lose his hearing?
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29
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What age did Beethoven completely lose his hearing?
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48
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Why was Beethoven unlike Mozart? (composition, fathers, etc.)
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He worked very hard on compositions, and had a father that made him wake up at all hours of the night to practice. He was a perfectionist.
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What did Beethoven often substitute in place of a minuet and trio?
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scherzo and trio
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What is a scherzo?
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scherzo is lighthearted and somewhat playful; lightly funny
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How many periods was Beethoven's work divided into?
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3 (The Early, Middle, and Late Period)
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When was the Early period and what did he write then?
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(1170-1802) His first 2 symphonies are here. They are more regular and structured.
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When was the Middle period and what did he write then?
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(1802-1816) Symphonies 3-8 were composed during this time. He was not totally deaf yet.
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When was the Late period and what did he write then?
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(1816-1827) He beings to expand and innovate the formal structures of the classical era. Extends and develops things. Wrote his last 5 piano sonatas, and symphonies. He shows contrast of mood and flexibility of rhythm. He also used fugues, and some other baroque techniques.
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What were Beethoven's important works?
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piano sonatas and symphonies
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What are some pieces that Beethoven wrote?
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Mass in D (Missa Solemnis) <-- thought it was his best work; Pastoral Symphony 6.
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What is Beethoven's 3rd symphony called?
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Eroica
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What is Beethoven's 5th symphony called?
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Modive
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What is Beethoven's 6th symphony called?
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