2. Classical Era
• Also called as”Age of Reason”
• The culture life was dominated by aristocracy, as
patrons of musicians and influenced the arts.
3. COMPOSERS OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD
• Franz Joseph Haydn
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Ludwig Van Beethoven
4. Franz Joseph Haydn
• One of the most prominent composers of the Classical Period.
• His life is described as a “rags- to – riches” story.
• His music reflects his character and personality: mainly calm,
balanced, serious but with touches of humor.
• He was able to compose over 100 symphonies and developed them
into long forms for a large orchestra.
• He was named as “Father of the Symphony.
• Most of his symphonies have nicknames such as the “Surprise
Symphony”, “The Clock”, “The Military”
5. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• A child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history.
• At age of 5 he was already playing the violin and the harpsichord; at
6, he wasrecognized as an exceptional pianist at 7, he was already
composing excellent music. At the age 13, he had written sonatas,
concertos, symphonies, religious works, and operas and operettas.
• He composed wonderful concertos, symphonies and operas such as
“The Marriage of Figaro”, Don Giovanni” and “The Magic Flute” which
became popular.
6. Ludwig Van Beethoven
• He was the composer who bridged the late Classical era and the early
and the early Romantic era.
• He was talented pianist and composer.
• His famous compositions include 32 piano sonatas, 21 set of
variations, 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 16 string quartets
and choral music.
• His work include the “Missa Solemnis” and Opera “Fidelio”.
7. Characteristic of Beethoven’s works:
• His music veered toward larger orchestras
• Sound was centered on the violas and lower registers of the violins
and cellos to give his music a darker mood.
• All themes in a piece are tied together by one motif.
• He developed musical themes and motifs extensively by means of
modulation.
• He used ore brass instruments and dynamics.
8. • A. Sonata
• B. Concerto
• C. Symphony
Vocal and Instrumental Music
9. Vocal and Instrumental Music
•Sonata-
•a multi-movement work for solo instrument.
•Sonata came from the word Sonare which means
“to make a sound”.
•It is applied to a variety of works for a solo
instrument such as keyboard or violin.
10. 3 movements
1st Movement: Allegro- fast movement
2nd Movement : Andante- slow movement
3rd Movement: Minuet- it is in three-four time and in a
moderate or fast tempo.
11. Sonata Allegro Form
1. Exposition- the first part of a composition in sonata form that
introduces the theme.
2. Development- it is the middle part of sonata-allegro from wherein
themes are being developed.
3. Recapitulation- repeats the theme as they first emerge in the
opening exposition
12. Vocal and Instrumental Music
•Concerto
•a multi-movement work for an instrument soloist
and orchestra.
•It is intended primarily to emphasize the
individuality of the solo instrument and to exhibit
the virtuosity and interpretative abilities of the
performer.
13. 3 movements
1st Movement: Fast: Sonata-allegro form with
expositions of the orchestra and then by the soloist
2nd Movement : Slow: has more ornamentation than
the first movement
3rd Movement: Fast: Finale- usually in a form of rondo,
resembling the last movement of the symphony and
usually a short cadenza is used.
14. •Symphony
•a multi-movement work for orchestra for four
movements.
•It is derived from the word sinfonia means “a
harmonious sounding together”.
Vocal and Instrumental Music
15. 4 movements
1st Movement: Fast: Sonata-allegro form
2nd Movement : Slow: Gentle , lyrical
3rd Movement: Medium/Fast: Finale- use a dance a
form.
4th Movement: Fast: Typically Rondo or Sonata for
16. CLASSICAL OPERA
• Opera is a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in
a theatrical setting.
2 distinct style:
• Opera Seria (serious opera) implies heroic or tragic drama that
employs mythological characters. Example: Idomeneo by Mozart
• Opera Buffa (comic opera)- made use of everyday characters and
situation, and employed spoken dialogues, lenghtly arias and was
spiced with sigh gags, naughty humor and social satire.
Example: Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Magic Flute by Mozart
