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You say you want a revolution… American Revolution French Revolution Napoleonic Wars Enlightenment challenged traditional thought Young musicians rebelled against ornamental Baroque era Rise of cities

Influences of other arts Greek and Roman aesthetic Clearer style of art, brain candy Form Simple lines and heroic themes

Classical Music Lyrical, melodic music Clear chords and chord progressions Graceful melodies replaced heady counterpoint of the Baroque Noticeable difference between sections Larger ensembles Instrumental music

Haydn seek Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Austrian Developed the symphony Teacher Happy demeanor, logical/pleasant music

The genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Prodigy Studied in Vienna with Haydn (it didn’t go well) Style is a mix of rebellion, elegance, passion, and logic.

Beethoven St. Bernard Joined the Watson family Helped the kids with their problems Overcame an unethical veterinarian who abused him. Remained a friend of the Watsons. Spurred several sequels throughout the 1990s

The other Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Excellent pianist, supported himself through freelance work Radically transformed music Development of ideas, themes, melodies Both majestic and complex, typically wrote powerful music Completely deaf by the end of his life