Classical

The Classical period value order, balance and exquisite workmanship. The most famous composers from the Classical period are Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven.

Mozart was a composer who was based in Vienna, Austria. One of Mozart's most well-known pieces is Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Bit of Night Music)

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Another well-known piece is his requiem. A requiem is a piece of music which mourns the dead.

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Haydn was based in London and wrote many symphonies. One of his better known symphonies is the 'Surprise Symphony'

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Beethoven was based in Vienna as well. He is best known for his symphonies and his piano sonatas. He is also well-known because he went deaf before the end of his career and continued to compose even after he couldn't hear his own compositions.

One his most well known symphonies was the fifth

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as well as his Ninth. It was unique at the time because it included a choir.

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His best-known piano sonata is the 'Moonlight'

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