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WA Mozart (1756-1791) stood at the crossroads of musical change. The
Classical Era saw dramatic changes in styles of music, as well as in the
composer's role in society. Compare and contrast the life and works of a
composer who was born before 1750 with that of someone born after 1750
Choose ONE composer from each list. CIRCLE your choices
Be sure to include in your discussion
• Background of the musical time in which each composer lived
• Important events in the composer's life.
• The style(s) of music each composer is best known for
• If relevant, brief description of specific work(s).
Before 1750 After 1750
Hildegard von Bingen WA Mozart
Guillaume de Machaut Ludwig van Beethoven
Orlande de Lassus Hector Berlioz
Giovanni Gabriel Robert Schumann
JS Bach
Richard Wagner
Antonio Vivaldi Arnold Schoenberg
Joseph Haydn Igor Stravinsky