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Sam Reski. Handel 1685-1759 He started playing the organ and clavichord He started playing the organ and clavichord His father hated music His father.

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1 Sam Reski

2 Handel 1685-1759 He started playing the organ and clavichord He started playing the organ and clavichord His father hated music His father hated music Lived to be 74 years old Lived to be 74 years old 2 of his pieces are ‘Messiah’ and ‘The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’ 2 of his pieces are ‘Messiah’ and ‘The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’

3 Bach 1685-1750 Considered the father of modern music. Considered the father of modern music. He married his cousin He married his cousin Wrote over 200 pieces Wrote over 200 pieces 2 of his pieces are ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’ and ‘St. Matthew Passion’ 2 of his pieces are ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’ and ‘St. Matthew Passion’

4 Haydn 1732-1809 Called the Father of Symphony Called the Father of Symphony Taught Mozart and Beethoven Taught Mozart and Beethoven He had a good sense of humor He had a good sense of humor 2 of his pieces are ‘Surprise Symphony’ and ‘Farewell Symphony’ 2 of his pieces are ‘Surprise Symphony’ and ‘Farewell Symphony’

5 Mozart 1756-1791 Started composing at age 4 Started composing at age 4 He went broke many times He went broke many times He wrote happy music He wrote happy music 2 of his pieces are ‘Don Giovanni’ and ‘Serenade No. 13’ 2 of his pieces are ‘Don Giovanni’ and ‘Serenade No. 13’

6 Beethoven 1770-1827 Studied with Haydn Studied with Haydn Wrote music about his life Wrote music about his life Goes totally deaf. Goes totally deaf. 2 of his pieces are ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Pathetique 2 of his pieces are ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Pathetique

7 American Gothic painted by Grant Woods painted by Grant Woods The man was his dentist The man was his dentist The actual house is in Iowa The actual house is in Iowa

8 The Son of Man Painted by Rene Margritte Painted by Rene Margritte It is a self portrait It is a self portrait Represents how mankind hides secrets Represents how mankind hides secrets

9 Stag at Sharkey’s Painted by George Bellows Painted by George Bellows George painted what he saw George painted what he saw Painted in 1908 in New York Painted in 1908 in New York

10 I and the Villager Painted by Marc Changall Painted by Marc Changall The man has the Tree of Life in his hand The man has the Tree of Life in his hand Shows a connection between man and lamb Shows a connection between man and lamb

11 Oriental Poppies Painted by Georgia O’Keefe Painted by Georgia O’Keefe New definition of American Art New definition of American Art It is a close up and has no background It is a close up and has no background

12 Fugue Consists of 2 or more melodies Consists of 2 or more melodies Began in the 1600’s Began in the 1600’s Has 4 parts: the exposition, the subject, the answer, and the counter subject Has 4 parts: the exposition, the subject, the answer, and the counter subject Written by Mozart and Bach Written by Mozart and Bach

13 Oratorio It is an opera without costumes It is an opera without costumes The song tells a story The song tells a story Usually about the Bible Usually about the Bible Written by George Handel Written by George Handel

14 Requiem It is a liturgy put to music It is a liturgy put to music Uses a full orchestra Uses a full orchestra Only about 200 ever written Only about 200 ever written Written by Mozart Written by Mozart


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