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Classical Music Complete Guide
Classical music has a 400-year history and is the foundation of all music. Learn about the characteristics of each era, major composers, and masterpieces.
Timeline of Classical Music Eras
1600-1750
Key Characteristics
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Major Composers
J.S. Bach
G.F. Handel
Antonio Vivaldi
Henry Purcell
Representative Masterpieces
Brandenburg Concertos - Bach
The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
Messiah - Handel
1750-1820
Key Characteristics
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Major Composers
W.A. Mozart
Joseph Haydn
Ludwig van Beethoven (early)
Representative Masterpieces
Symphony No. 40 - Mozart
The Creation - Haydn
Piano Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight" - Beethoven
1820-1910
Key Characteristics
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Major Composers
Ludwig van Beethoven (late)
Frédéric Chopin
Franz Liszt
Johannes Brahms
P.I. Tchaikovsky
Gustav Mahler
Representative Masterpieces
Symphony No. 9 - Beethoven
Nocturnes - Chopin
Swan Lake - Tchaikovsky
Featured Composers
Johann Sebastian Bach
1685-1750
Goldberg Variations
Mass in B minor
Well-Tempered Clavier
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
1756-1791
The Magic Flute
Requiem
Piano Concerto No. 21
Ludwig van Beethoven
1770-1827
Symphony No. 5
Symphony No. 9
Für Elise
Frédéric Chopin
1810-1849
Nocturnes
Ballades
Polonaises
Listening Recommendations by Level
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
Mozart - Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Beethoven - Für Elise
Pachelbel - Canon in D
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5
Mozart - Symphony No. 40
Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture
Dvořák - New World Symphony
Bach - Mass in B minor
Mahler - Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection"
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9
Stravinsky - The Rite of Spring
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