Classicism Composer

composers of music of classical period (1750 1830) looked art , philosophy of ancient greece , rome, ideals of balance, proportion , disciplined expression. apart when writing religious works, composers moved towards writing in lighter, clearer , considerably simpler texture, using instrumental melodies tended voicelike , singable. new genres developed composers. main style homophony, prominent melody , subordinate chordal accompaniment part distinct.

composers focused on instrumental music. dominated further development of musical forms defined in baroque period: sonata, concerto, , symphony. others main kinds trio, string quartet, serenade , divertimento. sonata important , developed form. although baroque composers wrote sonatas, classical style of sonata distinct. of main instrumental forms of classical era, string quartets symphonies , concertos, based on structure of sonata.

one of important changes made in classical period development of public concerts. aristocracy still played significant role in sponsorship of concerts , compositions, possible composers survive without being permanent employees of queens or princes. increasing popularity of classical music led growth in number , types of orchestras. expansion of orchestral concerts necessitated building of large public performance spaces. symphonic music including symphonies, musical accompaniment ballet , mixed vocal/instrumental genres such opera , oratorio became more popular.

the best known composers of classicism joseph haydn, wolfgang amadeus mozart, ludwig van beethoven , franz schubert. beethoven , schubert considered composers in later part of classical era, began move towards romanticism.