Mary Lee and Molly Craig Composers Mary Lee and Molly Craig

Johann Sebastian Bach born 1685 Johann Sebastian Bach born 1685 died 1750 Nationality: German Musical Era: Baroque Best known compositions include: “Brandenburg Concertos,” “The Well-Tempered Clavier,” “Goldberg Variations,” & “St. Matthew Passion” German organist and composer; is considered to be one of the greatest creators of Western cultural music Baroque composer He was not always appreciated during his own lifetime He had 20 children, 4 of whom became composers like their father Toccata and Fugue in D minor http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ATbMw6X3T40 Suite nº 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qHJRaqaHiEc&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A81U-Ss-CPAcMTpOEPdjym

George F. Handel born 1685 died 1759 Nationality: German-English Musical Era: Baroque Composer of the Baroque period He wrote the oratorio “Messiah”, which includes the “Hallelujah Chorus” Though German, was given a state funeral and buried in the Poet’s Corner of Westminster Abbey in London, England. He also wrote “Water Music” and “Royal Fireworks Music” The British called him “Great Bear” Although he was blind by the time he was 65, he continued to play the organ and compose music until his death at 74 Hallelujah Chorus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&feature=player_detailpage

Wolfgang Mozart born 1756 died 1791 Nationality: Austrian Musical Era: Classical One of the most popular Classical composers of all time Was a child prodigy from a musical family Wrote the opera “The Magic Flute” Wrote a piano variation on a French folk song that we know as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” The Marriage of Figaro http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZCyp-LcGw&feature=player_detailpage The Magic Flute - Overture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR8GFUTMP_E&feature=player_detailpage Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO-ecxHEPqI&feature=player_detailpage

Ludwig van Beethoven born 1770 Ludwig van Beethoven born 1770 died 1827 Nationality: German Musical Era: Classical Known for his works “Moonlight Sonata” & “Fur Elise” Classical composer Began losing his hearing at the age of 28 Continued composing music --even after going completely deaf Quoted as saying, “I carry my thoughts…for a long time…before writing them down. Considered a transitional composer between Classical and Romantic music He is known for his Third, Fifth, and Ninth Symphonies Für Elise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mVW8tgGY_w&feature=player_detailpage Moonlight Sonata http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5-MT5zeY6CU 5th Symphony http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI&feature=player_detailpage

Pyotr Tchaikovsky born 1840 Pyotr Tchaikovsky born 1840 died 1893 Nationality: Russian Musical Era: Classical Wrote the “1812 Overture” which often accompanies fireworks displays on the Fourth of July Composed “The Nutcracker”, “Sleeping Beauty,” and “Swan Lake” Russian composer and is best known for his ballets and symphonies 19th century composer 1812 Overture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51EkF5X-Fpc&feature=player_detailpage Sleeping Beauty http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=e-a4HjwuuEs#t=6590s Swan Lake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfmc6ZVl7uA&feature=player_detailpage#t=3152s Nutcraker (From Fantasia) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ojdHiWNwa_M

George Gershwin born 1898 died 1937 Nationality: American Musical Era: Modern Early 20th century American composer who wrote such works as “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Porgy and Bess.” From the Modern Era. His work “Rhapsody in Blue”, which combines classical piano, jazz, and blues, included on the Fantasia 2000 soundtrack. Porgy and Bess http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZsVMQSCXyk&feature=player_detailpage Rhapsody in Blue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rR367GrFhk&feature=player_detailpage

Aaron Copland born 1900 died 1990 Nationality: American Musical Era: Modern American composer, conductor, and author who composed many works His works have helped create a mythical view of the American West He composed “Billy the Kid,” “Rodeo,” and “Appalachian Spring” Also, he created “A Lincoln Portrait” & “Fanfare for the Common Man” Hoedown from Rodeo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnbASemGk0k&feature=player_detailpage Simple Gifts from Appalachian Spring http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLTwtuBi-o&feature=player_detailpage Fanfare for the Common Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rnHpNWy7KE&feature=player_detailpage A Lincoln Portrait http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahWeXfTsjuA&feature=player_detailpage

Works Cited http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZsVMQSCXyk&feature=player_detailpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rR367GrFhk&feature=player_detailpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qHJRaqaHiEc&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A81U-Ss-CPAcMTpOEPdjym http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ATbMw6X3T40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&feature=player_detailpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZCyp-LcGw&feature=player_detailpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR8GFUTMP_E&feature=player_detailpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI&feature=player_detailpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51EkF5X-Fpc&feature=player_detailpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=e-a4HjwuuEs#t=6590s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfmc6ZVl7uA&feature=player_detailpage#t=3152s http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ojdHiWNwa_M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnbASemGk0k&feature=player_detailpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLTwtuBi-o&feature=player_detailpage http://makingmusicfun.net/htm/mmf_music_library_meet_the_composer_index.htm