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Classical Period (1750-1825). Haydn Mozart Beethoven Schubert. Classical Opera. Opera buffa, opera comique, Singspiel, ballad opera Lighter subjects, simplicity, naturalness Sung in the language of the people Opera seria Written to “show off” the star. Parts of an opera. Overture
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Classical Period(1750-1825) Haydn Mozart Beethoven Schubert
Classical Opera • Opera buffa, opera comique, Singspiel, ballad opera • Lighter subjects, simplicity, naturalness • Sung in the language of the people • Opera seria • Written to “show off” the star
Parts of an opera • Overture • Orchestral piece played BEFORE the opera begins • Abridged sonata-allegro form • Uses themes from opera and sets mood • Recitative (secco vs. accompanied) • Sing-song like “patter” which helped to move the story line along • Aria (song) • Sung for emotional expression
Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro • Comic Aria • Based on a play by Beaumarchais with the libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte • The aristocracy is satirized; the servants outsmart the nobility • The characters (p. 310) • Description of storyline (p. 308-9)
From Classicism to Romanticism • Schubert is a transitional figure • Symphonies and Chamber Music • Follow the Classical tradition • Lieder • Follow the Romantic tradition
Schubert’s Trout Quintet • The Trout (Lied) (1817), p. 321 • Folk like • Displays interest in nature • Lied is almost “strophic” in form • The Trout (Piano Quintet), p. 322 • Five-movement sonata cycle • Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Piano • Theme and Variations