Quarter 4 Week 5 - Classical Period Artists

He was a pioneer in the development of the symphony and string quartet.

• Franz Jospeh Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

He composed music, conducted, coached singers, oversaw instruments and the music library.

• Franz Jospeh Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

He quoted actual peasant tunes and composed original melodies in a folk-like

style.

• Franz Jospeh Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

He is considered to be one of the most amazing child prodigies in history.

• Franz Jospeh Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

He was among the most versatile of all composers; he wrote masterpieces in all the musical forms of his time.

• Franz Jospeh Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

In his hands, the classical concerto was raised to its highest level.

• Franz Jospeh Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

He represents the highest level of musical genius.

• Franz Jospeh Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

His music reflects his powerful, tortured personality.

• Franz Jospeh Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

In his works, great tension and excitement are built up through syncopations and dissonances.

• Franz Jospeh Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig Van Beethoven

His sixteen string quartets are among the greatest music he composed.

• Franz Jospeh Haydn

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig Van Beethoven