The document provides an overview of classical music through different eras and composers. It discusses the Baroque era from 1600-1750 which laid the foundation for orchestral music and opera. The neo-classical era from 1750-1830 saw the introduction of common musical forms. Romanticism from 1830-1900 was characterized by intense emotional expression and the rise of nationalist styles. It then profiles several influential classical composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky, highlighting some of their most famous works.

1. Classical Music

2. Classical Music - ErasBaroque (1600-1750) foundation laid for the following 300 years of musical expression modern orchestra was born, along with operaNeo-Classical (1750-1830)introduction of the sonata, concerto, symphony, trio and quarteta near-obsession with structural clarityRomantic (1830-1900)intensity of expressionnationalist schools begin to emergeGershwin-“Rhapsody in Blue”

3. Classical Music - CategoriesOrchestral Music (string, brass, woodwind, percussion)SymphonyOvertureConcertoBalletChamber Music- music composed for a small ensemble (2-15 players)Opera- a play set to musicBrandenburg Concerto

4. Johann Sebastian BachGerman 1685-1750 Supreme composer of the Baroque Eracomposer and organist of ecclesiastical and secular works20 children“ Revered for his intellectual depth, technical command and artistic beauty”Classical MusicAir for the “G” String

5. Toccata and Fugue - Johann Sebastian BachClassical Music

6. Antonio VivaldiItalian 1678-1741The Four Seasons (1723) a set of four concertos for violinwrote sonnets to match each season“Vivaldi's music is joyful, almost playful, revealing his own joy of composing”Classical Music “Spring” The Four Seasons

7. Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAustrian 1756-1791Child Prodigy (composing at age 4) Revolution of Classical Music (over 600 compositions)Requiem - Funeral Massmusic criticized as being “too complex”Classical MusicEine kleine Nachtmusik

8. Ludwig van BeethovenGerman 1770-1827Leads transition between the Classical Era and Romantic Erastarted to go deaf around age thirty5th Symphony, Für Elise, Moonlight Sonata and The Ode to JoyClassical MusicFifth Symphony

9. “Ode to Joy” - Beethoven’s 9th SymphonyClassical Music

10. Felix Mendelssohn German 1809-1847Romantic Era composerConverted to Christianity A Midsummer Night's Dream Classical Music“Wedding March” - A Midsummer Night's Dream

11. Johann Strauss Austrian 1825-1899“The Waltz King”Extensive Touring – Europe/US“Blue Danube” “Vienna Waltz” “Emperor Waltz” Classical Music“ The Blue Danube”

12. Richard Wagner German 1813-1883Best known for his operasLeitmotif - principle of musical unityThemes of Nordic Mythology and German NationalismThe Flying Dutchman, Tannhäuser , Lohengrin , Tristan and IsoldeRing of the NibelungenClassical MusicRide of the Valkyrie

13. “Tristan und Isolde”Classical Music

14. Piotr Ilyich TchaikovskyRussian 1840-1893Fused Western classical music with Russian nationalism.Famous Ballet scores – foundation of 20th Century Dance“Swan Lake”, “The Nutcracker”, “Sleeping Beauty” “The 1812 Overture”Classical MusicThe 1812 Overture

15. “Swan Lake”Classical Music

16. Georges BizetFrench 1838-1875Operas/Dramatic MusicCarmen - one of the most popular operas ever written“Only posthumouslywas his true stature appreciated”Classical MusicCarmen: Toreador's Song

17. Carmen: “Habanera”Classical Music

18. Orff: “O Fortuna”Classical Music