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Bach's death marks the end of the Baroque and the beginning of the Classical era in music. The transition towards a more balanced and less ornate style is beginning to take shape in Europe.
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The symphony and string quartet establish themselves as prominent genres in classical music. Haydn is key in the evolution of these genres, with his first symphonies and string quartets.
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Mozart, a una edad temprana, compone su primera ópera seria, sentando las bases para una de las carreras más importantes en la historia de la música clásica.
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Ludwig van Beethoven begins to study with Haydn and becomes a key figure as he begins to compose his first works.
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One of Mozart's most outstanding operas that reflects the style and mastery of Classicism in the treatment of form and orchestration.
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Mozart's death marks the end of a golden era for musical Classicism. During his life, he left a vast number of compositions that defined the classical style.
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Beethoven begins to compose the first symphonies, influenced by Haydn, but he will soon challenge classical forms with his own musical voice, which will give way to Romanticism in music.
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The end of the 18th century sees classical music giving way to a new emotional and expressive approach, which will expand in the 19th century with Romanticism.