1. Mary Lee and Molly Craig
Composers
Mary Lee and Molly Craig

2. Johann Sebastian Bach born 1685
Johann Sebastian Bach born died 1750 Nationality: German Musical Era: Baroque
Best known compositions include: “Brandenburg Concertos,” “The Well-Tempered Clavier,” “Goldberg Variations,” & “St. Matthew Passion”
German organist and composer; is considered to be one of the greatest creators of Western cultural music
Baroque composer
He was not always appreciated during his own lifetime
He had 20 children, 4 of whom became composers like their father
Toccata and Fugue in D minor
Suite nº 3

3. George F. Handel born 1685 died 1759 Nationality: German-English Musical Era: Baroque
Composer of the Baroque period
He wrote the oratorio “Messiah”, which includes the “Hallelujah Chorus”
Though German, was given a state funeral and buried in the Poet’s Corner of Westminster Abbey in London, England.
He also wrote “Water Music” and “Royal Fireworks Music”
The British called him “Great Bear”
Although he was blind by the time he was 65, he continued to play the organ and compose music until his death at 74
Hallelujah Chorus

4. Wolfgang Mozart born 1756 died 1791 Nationality: Austrian Musical Era: Classical
One of the most popular Classical composers of all time
Was a child prodigy from a musical family
Wrote the opera “The Magic Flute”
Wrote a piano variation on a French folk song that we know as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
The Marriage of Figaro
The Magic Flute - Overture
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

5. Ludwig van Beethoven born 1770
Ludwig van Beethoven born died 1827 Nationality: German Musical Era: Classical
Known for his works “Moonlight Sonata”
& “Fur Elise”
Classical composer
Began losing his hearing at the age of 28
Continued composing music --even after going completely deaf
Quoted as saying, “I carry my thoughts…for a long time…before writing them down.
Considered a transitional composer between Classical and Romantic music
He is known for his Third, Fifth, and Ninth Symphonies
Für Elise
Moonlight Sonata
5th Symphony

6. Pyotr Tchaikovsky born 1840
Pyotr Tchaikovsky born died 1893 Nationality: Russian Musical Era: Classical
Wrote the “1812 Overture” which often accompanies fireworks displays on the Fourth of July
Composed “The Nutcracker”, “Sleeping Beauty,” and “Swan Lake”
Russian composer and is best known for his ballets and symphonies
19th century composer
1812 Overture
Sleeping Beauty
Swan Lake
Nutcraker (From Fantasia)

7. George Gershwin born 1898 died 1937 Nationality: American Musical Era: Modern
Early 20th century American composer who wrote such works as “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Porgy and Bess.”
From the Modern Era.
His work “Rhapsody in Blue”, which combines classical piano, jazz, and blues, included on the Fantasia 2000 soundtrack.
Porgy and Bess
Rhapsody in Blue

8. Aaron Copland born 1900 died 1990 Nationality: American Musical Era: Modern
American composer, conductor, and author who composed many works
His works have helped create a mythical view of the American West
He composed “Billy the Kid,” “Rodeo,” and “Appalachian Spring”
Also, he created “A Lincoln Portrait” &
“Fanfare for the Common Man”
Hoedown from Rodeo
Simple Gifts from Appalachian Spring
Fanfare for the Common Man
A Lincoln Portrait

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