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Classical Period 1750-1825

Stylistic Characteristics Restrained use of ornamentation The piano replaced the harpsichord Greater range of dynamics, use of crescendos and diminuendos Mostly homophonic texture: a single melody line with accompanying harmony that move together rhythmically Thematic melodies composed of short, interlocking phrases Consists of mostly absolute music: instrumental music that invites no association beyond itself The Sonata, Symphony, Concerto, and String Quartet were popular compositional forms

Christoph Willabald Gluck Impact on Period: Wrote a manifesto on operatic reform: wanted music to express the feelings of a story without useless ornaments Year range for important compositions in this period: 1750-1777 Composition #1: Orfeo and Euridice, (0pera), 1762 Composition #2: Alceste, (Opera), 1767

Franz Joseph Haydn Impact on Period: Known as “the father of the symphony”. His symphonies established the standards for later composers. He established the four movement symphony pattern: I-Allegro, II-Andante moderato, III-Minuet and Trio, IV-Allegro Year range for important compositions in this period: 1757-1795 Composition #1: Symphony No. 94, Surprise Symphony, 1791 Composition #2: “Emperor’s Quartet,” No. 62, Op. 76, No. 3, Movement II, 1799

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Impact on period: Childhood prodigy, wrote 155 works including symphonies, quartets, operas by the time he was 18. His mature works epitomize the Classic style. Year range for important compositions in this period: 1768-1791 Composition #1: Haffner Symphony, No 35, K. 385, 1782 Composition #2: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K466, 1785