Classical Composer Riddles

He was the father of the piano having made them all the while. Writing studies and sonatas and publishing them in style.

From a family of musicians with godfather Telemann. Writing symphonies and concertos was a son of old Johann.

Composing at the age of five, child genius was his fame. A Requiem unfinished, an early death to blame.

He was born in Italy, best known for a Minuet. Master of the cello made known by his String Quartet.

Bridging the gap between periods and breaking music norms. He lost his hearing, not his music, writing 9 symphony forms.

He led the revolution for opera reform. Both the French and Italians made his opera style the norm.

Father of the symphony was his given nickname. Jokes and surprises were a big part of his fame.

This Quiz features riddles about Classical period composers. When did the Classical period occur?