1. 1750 - 1825

2. Who? “Big Three” Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756-1791) 600 works – “pinnacle” of the Classical style Symphony, opera, concerto Franz J. Haydn (1732-1809) “Father of the Symphony” Figurehead in Sonata Form dev. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Virtuoso pianist and studied with Haydn Symphony and solo piano sonatas Transitional figure from Classical to Romantic Eras.

3. Who? The Guitarists! That’s who! Mauro Giuliani Born in ________ 1781 First studied the _________ performing in premier of Beethoven’s ____ Symphony Composed approx. ___ pieces for guitar Associated with Beethoven and Rossini Mr. Wells’ “_____________” Dies in 1829 See the “Rossiniana #1” performed by Marcin Dylla http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_6xz1MwAn4

4. Who? Con’t……. Fernando Sor Born 1778 in ________ Composed one of the most famous guitar methods “Méthode pour la Guitare”. Composed for the guitar, symphonies,________, and chamber music Quite famous and toured throughout _________. Compositions have been compared to that of Haydn’s and Mozart’s. Dies in _________ *see Sor’s “Variation on a Theme by Mozart” performed by Andres Segovia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7hAMYPgiqU

5. Who? Con’t……. Ferdinando Carulli Born 1770 in _______ Toured throughout Europe bringing the guitar to a place of prominence with _________ and the __________. Composed more that ______ works for the guitar. Composed for the guitar and other instrument combinations (flute, voice, and piano). One of first guitar methods ___________________. Died ______ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOew-1o_HjQ&feature=related

6. What? Sonata Form? Theme and Variations? What is up with opera?? The “Golden Age”??

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8. Why? Return to Greek ideals Favors formality and simplicity over ornamentation. Things should be more “orderly” Architecture - clean lines Art – emphasis on “sublime” Movement away from spirituality Age of Enlightenment – promotion of scientific thought.