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- What is Gradus ad Parnassum and who created it?
- Counterpoint textbook which teaches species counterpoint in the style of Palestrina by Johann Josef Fuchs. Studied by FJ Haydn.
- Describe early Haydn symphonies.
- In style of early italian opera overtures:3mvmnts, fast-slow-fast; have baroque characteristics like harpsichord continuo part, instrumentation, tutti ritornello, use of binary dance forms.
- Who was one of the most famous pupils of Porpora?
- Franz Josef Haydn.
- How much did Haydn compose?
- 106 symphonies, 68 string quartets, 60 piano sonatas, 25 operas plus other stuff.
- When did Haydn move to Vienna?
- 1790
- Normal symphony structure developed by Haydn?
- Fast-slow-minuete-fast.
- Which composer laid the groundwork for what Haydn did as a young man?
- Bach.
- Who was Porpora?
- Italian opera composer who was a teacher of Haydn.
- Who was Prince Nicholas Esterhaze?
- Hired Haydn in 1761.
- Classical period covers what approximate composers deaths?
- Death of Bach to death of Beethoven
- How does role of musician change in classical period?
- Goes from servent to independent contractor.
- What city is most associated with the Classic period?
- Vienna
- 1st great master of classicism.
- Franz Josef Haydn.
- Dates of Haydn?
- 1732-1809