Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Music in the Classical Period

http://www.falconchoir.org/extracredit/17_classical.shtml

This site contains a brief description of the relationship of Classical composers to their public.

Classical Period in Music

http://www.indiamusicinfo.com/new/music/classical.html

This site provides a brief overview of the Classical period and describes several important social developments. The significance of the emancipation of the composer as an independent artist, no longer dependent on the validation of a patron or official sponsor, is highlighted.

Using the websites provided above, answer the following questions.

1			Describe four basic social requirements of music of the Classical era.
2			Compare the relationship of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven to their patrons.
3			How did the increase in public performances affect the role of the composer?
4			How did the visibility of a composer as a public performer affect his or her reputation during the Classical period?