Classical Composers

Leopold dragged him all over Europe to have him play music for rich patrons.

Haydn used what type of melodies in many of his works?

German born, this composer moved to Vienna where he would spend the rest of his life.

Struggled for recognition & income, relied on commissions, concerts & sale of published music.

This composer became totally deaf, but still produced intensely serious and personal works.

Hayden was well known throughout the German-speaking world and had what at his disposal?

This well-known composer was a friend of Mozart & a teacher of Beethoven.

Eine kleine Nachtmusik, The Magic Flute, Symphonies (a lot of them)

Surprise Symphony, The Creation, Military Symphony, Clock Symphony, Emperor String Quartet

Beethoven made significant contributions to what musical forms/mediums?

Born in Austria, this Classical composer worked for the Prince of Esterhazy.

Born in Austria, this child prodigy traveled with & received his education from his father.

This composer died at 35, yet created over 600 compositions in his lifetime.

He had 3 distinct periods of writing.

Moonlight Sonata, Pathetique, Appasionata, Fidelio (his opera)