1. Arts of the Enlightenment Classical : refers to the entire genre (type) of music. However, within “classical” there are various styles. TIMELINE OF ARTS INFLUENCES/STYLES RENAISSANCE 1400 - 1800 AD (CE) Renaissance: Italy 1400 - 1600 AD Renaissance: Europe 1500 - 1600 AD Baroque 1600 - 1700 AD Rococo 1700 - 1750 AD PRE-MODERN 1800 - 1880 AD (CE) Neo-Classicism 1750 - 1880 AD

2. 1.Baroque: -describes a style of Western expression -Baroque era spans from about 1600 to mid 1700s. -This era is followed by the (best known) Classical Era. -The word "baroque" comes from the Portuguese word barroco, meaning "misshapen pearl“ – this was a pejorative term (negative description) at the time.baroque -Baroque music is ornate; heavily “detailed” -Architecture is also referred to as Baroque (buildings used form, light, shadow)

3. Chapel at Versailles

4. Brussels Grand Palace (baroque + gothic)

5. Belvedere in Austria: built for a Viennese hero and today houses works of art.

6. Late Baroque Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach - As a child Bach's father taught him to play violin and harpsichord. His uncles were all musicians, serving as church organists and court chamber musicians. -In 1723 Bach became the cantor, organist, and music composer for St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Leipzig, Germany. Toccata and Fugue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fSICs-zPeY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fSICs-zPeY Brandenburg Concerto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFRfcWKYZWc&feature=relate d

8. Another Famous Baroque piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_VARtvgGBY&feature=related Handel’s Messiah. - George Handel (1685-1759) - German/British - moved permanently to UK in 1712 - He was well-respected by fellow composers in life and after death; Mozart said of Handel: “When he chooses, he strikes like a thunderbolt.”

9. 2. Neo-Classical: -Mid-1700’s to 1820’s -established many of the norms of composition, presentation, and style (question/answer style of composition) -Included opera, which grew in style and popularity, as well as the symphony -Mozart and Beethoven are part of this period

10. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756. - Child prodigy, composed at the age of 5 - Stands as leader among classical composers -Clarity, balance -Simple tunes also mask complexities in his music - wrote famous pieces: -The Marriage of Figaro (cue music!) -The Magic Flute (cue music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP9SX7V14Z4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP9SX7V14Z4 The film Amadeus captures Mozart’s impertinence and genius! (cue movie!)