Markham Woods Middle Music History Part 2 The Classical Period

Classical Period 1750 – 1820 More defined beginning of the period relating to style Rococo style originated in France Music was light and embellished

Classical Period Vocal Music Opera –Featured vocal ensemble rather than solo –Reflected the music of the time period –More dramatic music for effect –Orchestra expanded and featured Religious Music –Reflected a more Baroque and Opera style

Classical Period Instrumental Music Symphony –Resembles modern Symphony Orchestra Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon Brass: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone Percussion: Timpani

Classical Period Instrumental Music Chamber Orchestra –Small ensemble, one to a part String Quartet (most popular) Mixed Trio, Quartet and Quintet Keyboard Music –Sonata for Piano & Harpsichord

Classical Period Instruments Violin

Classical Period Instruments Viola

Classical Period Instruments Cello

Classical Period Instruments Bass

Classical Period Instruments Flute

Classical Period Instruments Oboe

Classical Period Instruments Bassoon

Classical Period Instruments Clarinet

Classical Period Instruments Trumpet –Flatt - double slide Designed By Henry Purcell

Classical Period Instruments Trumpet –Tromba de Tirarsi - Single Slide

Classical Period Instruments Trumpet –Natural - No Slide

Classical Period Instruments Horn –Hand Horn

Classical Period Instruments Trombone

Classical Period Instruments Timpani

Classical Period Composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart –Child prodigy, wrote “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” The Marriage of Figaro*, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute

Classical Period Composers Joseph Haydn –Employed by Prince Nicholas Esterhazy for 30 years –Composer of mostly string quartets –Composition Teacher