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Court poet in Vienna, most important author of librettos for the 18th century, his libretti were set over 800 times.
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Gallant Italian composer in innovator of the symphony in Milan.
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One of the most famous castrati in the 18th century, trained by porpora
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German composer, teacher, and singer. The innovator of the string quartet.
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Galant, eldest son of Johann Sebastian bach, wrote in both baroque and classic styles. Worked for 30 years in Berlin for Frederick the Great.
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German Opera reform composer, often considered baroque; created a new balance between music and drama; jealous of mozart, but who can blame him.
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Symphonic innovator in Manheim, conductor, violinist, and teacher. He helped to establish the symphonic genre.
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Composer, violinist, teacher, theorist, and father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Music historian, author, and organist who traveled Europe and wrote about his observations.
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This is not a form experienced its highest achievements in the classical era
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Opera is the main form of public entertainment
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Replaces the harpsichord.
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Sometimes referred to as the age of enlightenment.
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Conductor, composer, and violinist in Mannheim.
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A primary Austrian composer who served as innovator and mover within the new classic style.
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Worked in Milan and London. Son of Johann Sebastian Bach. Friend and influence to Mozart.
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Brother of Franz Joseph, worked in salzburg, contributed to 18th century choral music
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Italian composer and cellist: prolific.
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The first time we see a 6-string guitar that closely resembles the modern guitar.
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Austrian composer, child prodigy, wrote an all genres, best innovations were in opera, he represents to many today the epitome of the classic style, one of the best musicians and composers of all time.
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A style featuring more emotional expression, manifested by the use of more minor keys. Eventually led to the Romanticism of the 19th century.
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Instrumental concerts begin to rise in importance rivaling Opera performances