European Music and Composers

Austrian composer who was a child prodigy and died at the age of 35.

A composition in which one melody is played and then repeated at different pitch levels.

A composition which consists of several different sections, played in aparticular “rounded” order (ABACABA).

Started to become deaf around the age of 30. Composed nine famous, “revolutionary” symphonies.

Czech composer who lived in America for several years. Composed the opera Rusalka, with the aria Song to the Moon.

Name the time period in which music was often very dramatic, and orchestras had 80-120 players.

Romantic German pianist and composer who had 8 children and was long-time friends with Johannes Brahms.

French composer, conductor and violinist. The first known European classical composer of African descent.

One of the first earliest composers of opera. This Italian musician was among the highest-paid in Europe.

Born in Russia, this composer lived in 3 countries, and composed many famous ballets, one of which caused a riot!

Music in this period was very complex, with lots of musical decorations, and the piano was not yet invented.

Organist and church music director in Germany. Had 20 children. Composed a “Little” Fugue.