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• The classical era, also called “Age of Reason”, is the period from 1750-1820.
• The piano “piano-forte” was invented around 1700 and

  began to replace the harpsichord only around 1775.
• Rhythm of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

  The rhythm is flexible, with unexpected pauses and

  syncopation
• Texture of The Clock  The music is homophonic.
• Contrast of Mood of Symphony No. 5 in C Minor  Mood may change gradually or suddenly, expressing conflicting surges of elation and depression.
• Melody of Sonata No. 11 in A Major K311.  The melody is balanced and symmetrical
• Dynamics of Surprise Symphony  There is a gradual dynamic change-- crescendo and decrescendo
• Composers wrote music to meet the needs of a more diverse audience. As a result, music forms during this period were simpler and lesser intense.
• Composers were busy creating music for private concerts and outdoor entertainment that was very much in demand.
• The people grew disinterested with themes of ancient myths and instead favored themes they could relate to.
• Music opportunities were no longer limited to thearistocrats. Even children of middleclass parents soughtthe same privileges for their children.
• FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN (1732 – 1809) • One of the most prominent composers of the classical period. • His music reflects his character and personality: mainly calm, balanced, serious but with touches of humor. • Most of his symphonies have nicknames as the “Surprise Symphony”,“The Clock”, “The Military”.
• WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756 – 1791)  A child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history.  He compose wonderful concertos, symphonies and operas such as:  The Marriage of Figaro (1786)  Don Giovanni (1789)  The Magic Flute – which became popular.  Other known works:  Eine Kleine Nachtmusik  Symphony No. 40 in G Major  Sonata No. 11 in A Major K311
• LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770 – 1827)  He was the composer who bridge the late Classical era and the early Romantic era.  He began to go deaf in 1796 but this did not become a hindrance.  He continued composing through the help of an assistant and hearing gadget.

  His famous compositions include:

   Missa Solemnis (1818-1823)

   Opera “Fidelio” (1805)

   Fur Elise
• VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Classical Opera  Opera is a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in a theatrical setting.  The two distinct styles of opera that developed during the Classical Period are: Opera Seria 2. Opera Buffa  There is similarity between Classical music to the theatre art is, mood of Classical Music expresses conflicting surges of elation and depression while theatre art like opera becomes more and more dramatic, either tragic or humorous.
• Renaissance  The period of economic progress.

   The period stirred enthusiasm for the study of ancient

  philosophy and artistic values.
• Renaissance Painters  Depicted real-life figure and their sculptures were

  naturalistic portraits of human beings.
• Renaissance Art  Characterized by accurate anatomy, scientific perspective, and deeper landscape.
• Renaissance Architecture  During this period was characterized by its symmetry and balance.
• MICHELANGELO DI LODOVICO BUONARROTI SIMONI  He was considered the greatest living artist in his lifetime, and ever since then he was considered as one of the greatest artist of all time.  A number of his works in paintings, sculpture, and architecture rank among the famous in existence. Some of his well-known work is: La Pieta (Sculpture)  The subject is Christian art depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary cradling the mortal body of Jesus Christ after his descent from the cross.  Emphasis is the principle of art used in the artwork.