1. Classical gas

2. You say you want a revolution…
American Revolution
French Revolution
Napoleonic Wars
Enlightenment challenged traditional thought
Young musicians rebelled against ornamental Baroque era
Rise of cities

3. Influences of other arts
Greek and Roman aesthetic
Clearer style of art, brain candy
Form
Simple lines and heroic themes

4. Classical Music Lyrical, melodic music
Clear chords and chord progressions
Graceful melodies replaced heady counterpoint of the Baroque
Noticeable difference between sections
Larger ensembles
Instrumental music

5. Haydn seek Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Austrian
Developed the symphony
Teacher
Happy demeanor, logical/pleasant music

6. The genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Prodigy
Studied in Vienna with Haydn (it didn’t go well)
Style is a mix of rebellion, elegance, passion, and logic.

7. Beethoven St. Bernard Joined the Watson family
Helped the kids with their problems
Overcame an unethical veterinarian who abused him. Remained a friend of the Watsons.
Spurred several sequels throughout the 1990s

8. The other Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Excellent pianist, supported himself through freelance work
Radically transformed music
Development of ideas, themes, melodies
Both majestic and complex, typically wrote powerful music
Completely deaf by the end of his life