Famous Composers: Baroque and Classical

This composer spoke English, German, Italian, French, and Polish fluently!

This composer wrote the first ever viola concerto.

This composer was also an accomplished actor.

This composer worked for the Hungarian noble Esterhazy family.

In addition to being an accomplished violinist, this composer was also a championship fencer.

Jean-Baptiste Lully died of an infection after he stabbed himself in the toe during rehearsal.

This composer had to practice in the attic in secret because his father disapproved of his music studies.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart started playing the piano at the age of 3.

This composer also built many important buildings, including the Margravial Opera House.