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First Piano
The first piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Florence. The first patented version of the piano was in London 1777. -
Phrase Structure
Symmetrical phrasing and Periodic phrase structure was associated with the classical music style. -
Theme and Variations
A theme of work is presented and then a series of variations are formed based on it. -
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The Classical Period
Established symmetry in musical forms. Key points of it also included order, objectivity, etiquette, restraint, and harmonic proportion. -
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Franz Joseph Haydn
Noted as an inventive composer with a lot of originality. Started out in Vienna at St. Stephen's Cathedral as a choir boy. After finding some years to be very difficult for him, he ended up being hired by the Esterhazys in 1761. -
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F. Joseph Haydn
Composer and inventor of the string quartet genre. -
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Giovanni Paisiello
Paisiello was an Italian composer who spent his time in Naples, St. Petersburg, and Paris and then went back to Naples during the end of his career. He wrote 94 operas. -
Chamber Music
The Classical Era was found to be one of the most prominent for chamber music. String Quartet was recognized as one of the most idolized chamber genres. -
String Quartets
Franz Xaver Richter invented the string quartet genre. It was considered a performing ensemble as well as a genre and consists of two violins, a viola, and a cello, all regarded as equal. -
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Maria Anna Mozart
Mozart's older sister who was seen as an equal to him regarding in talent. She toured alongside Mozart and their father when she was a child. Even when retired to devote her time to her family, Wolfgang would send her his works for her to look over. -
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
One of the most famous classical musicians. He was considered a child prodigy, having a musical father and sister whom he went on tours with. -
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Maria Theresa von Paradis
Regarded as an excellent pianist and organist and known for her exquisite musical memory. Although blind, she composed two concertos, a piano trio, songs, cantatas, operas, and various chamber music. -
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The Industrial Revolution
Made mass production possible and had significant advances in science and ideas for the world. -
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Foreshadowing of Romanticism
German authors became interested in creating works and literature that had more dramatic and realistic themes. -
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The American Revolution
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Turkish Influence
Turkish style was popular in Vienna during Haydn and Mozart's lives. Turkish fashion, art, food, and culture was growing popular in Europe. -
Mozart's Piano
Mozart bought his first piano in Vienna. He performed as a virtuoso pianist, taught piano lessons, and composed music for his students. -
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The French Revolution
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Haydn's Later Orchestra
Consisted of a large number of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion players. Haydn has 104 numbered symphonies and composed nearly twenty-five operas, oratorios, and masses. He has over 750 works for a variety of instruments. -
Weydinger's Trumpet
This trumpet was similar to woodwind instruments and had a full range of chromatic and diatonic pitches. It wasn't successful, so the valved trumpet was invented in 1801.