1. Enlightenment Musicians

2. BAROQUE PERIOD
Baroque music of the late 1600s and early 1700s emphasized drama and complexity. Two famous baroque composers were Johan Sebastian Bach and George Frederick Handel
The baroque style of music represented a complete departure from that of the Renaissance era.
In the baroque era instruments gained a place of their own in sacred as well as secular music. Another innovation of the baroque era was the introduction of a solo style.
Opera first appeared in the early baroque era.

3. Classical Period
This period went from , and brought the symphony, concerto and sonata.
Famous composers of this era include Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
Sonata: Music written for solo instrument
Concerto: Music written with three movements: fast – slow – fast
Symphony: Extended composition for orchestra with three – four movements, each with a different tempo

4. Musician: Johann Sebastian Bach
Years:
Baroque or Classical: Baroque
Claim to Fame –What is he famous for?
Father of “Modern Music” (and of 20 children)

5. Musician: George Frederick Handel
Years:
Baroque or Classical: Baroque
Claim to Fame –What is he famous for?
Most famous work: The Messiah

6. Musician: Joseph Haydn
Years:
Baroque or Classical: Classical
Claim to Fame –What is he famous for?
“Father of the symphony”

7. Musician: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Years:
Baroque or Classical: Classical
Claim to Fame –What is he famous for?
Wonder child – child prodigy (genius) Died in his 30s

8. Musician: Ludwig van Beethoven
Years:
Baroque or Classical: Classical
Claim to Fame –What is he famous for?
“Father of the Romantic Style” Went deaf in his 30s