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Carl Philip Emanuel Bach
As the second surviving son of Johann Bach, CPE created his own sounds after being frustrated with old Baroque restraints. His works are noted for quick changes in dynamic shade, mood, and harmony. One of his important works is Keyboard Concerto in G Major. -
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Franz Joseph Haydn
Haydn was a teacher of Mozart during the classical period. Haydn wrote operas, masses, about 104 symphonies, and string quartets. His early works are often labeled as “Storm and Stress”. -
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Luigi Boccherini
Boccherini was an Italian and Spanish composer and considered one of Europe’s greatest cellists. He is also a champion for the dignified instrument as well. His string quartets are similar to Haydn’s, as he was admired Haydn. His best known work is “Minuet” from string quartet in E. -
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Marianna Martines 1744-1812
Martines took keyboard lessons from Joseph Haydn, is one of the most accomplished composers and musicians of the 18th century. A prolific composer of choral works, masses, and secular cantatas. One of her well known works is “Ouverture in C major”. -
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Joseph Boulonge
Dubbed "the most accomplished man in Europe" by US president John Adams. He taught the Queen and wrote symphonies, concertos and operas. His works were lost during the French Revolution, however his best known piece is Violin Concerto No. 9. -
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart was an adventurous composer, he worked on dances, sonatas, operas, and symphonies. He is the most gifted and prolific composers in the history of music. His opera "The Marriage of Figaro" is considered to be his best work. -
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Ludwig Van Beethoven
Beethoven took ideas from Haydn and Mozart and was able to transform them into his personal style.His music was ambitious in its uses of melody, harmony, and instrumentation. His best known work is his Choral symphony. -
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Franz Schubert
Schubert is one of the four great pillars in 18th century music. His music can be seen as Classical in form, but Romantic in spirit. One of his most unforgettable works is "Erlkonig", which I had the absolute pleasure in performing with my quartet.