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Mary Lee and Molly Craig
Composers
Johann Sebastian Bachborn 1685 died 1750Nationality: GermanMusical Era: Baroque
Best known compositions include: “Brandenburg Concertos,” “The Well-Tempered Clavier,” “Goldberg Variations,” & “St. Matthew Passion”
German organist and composer; is considered to be one of the greatest creators of Western cultural music
Baroque composerHe was not always appreciated during his
own lifetimeHe had 20 children, 4 of whom became
composers like their father
Toccata and Fugue in D minorhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ATbMw6X3T40Suite nº 3http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qHJRaqaHiEc&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A81U-Ss-CPAcMTpOEPdjym
George F. Handelborn 1685 died 1759Nationality: German-EnglishMusical Era: Baroque
Composer of the Baroque periodHe wrote the oratorio “Messiah”, which
includes the “Hallelujah Chorus”Though German, was given a state
funeral and buried in the Poet’s Corner of Westminster Abbey in London, England.
He also wrote “Water Music” and “Royal Fireworks Music”
The British called him “Great Bear”Although he was blind by the time he was
65, he continued to play the organ and compose music until his death at 74
Hallelujah Chorushttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&feature=player_detailpage
Wolfgang Mozartborn 1756 died 1791Nationality: AustrianMusical Era: Classical
One of the most popular Classical composers of all time
Was a child prodigy from a musical family
Wrote the opera “The Magic Flute”
Wrote a piano variation on a French folk song that we know as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
The Marriage of Figarohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZCyp-LcGw&feature=player_detailpage
The Magic Flute - Overture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR8GFUTMP_E&feature=player_detailpage
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Starhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO-ecxHEPqI&feature=player_detailpage
Ludwig van Beethovenborn 1770 died 1827Nationality: GermanMusical Era: Classical
Known for his works “Moonlight Sonata” & “Fur Elise”
Classical composerBegan losing his hearing at the age of 28Continued composing music --even after
going completely deafQuoted as saying, “I carry my thoughts…for
a long time…before writing them down. Considered a transitional composer
between Classical and Romantic musicHe is known for his Third, Fifth, and Ninth
Symphonies
Für Elise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mVW8tgGY_w&feature=player_detailpageMoonlight Sonata http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5-MT5zeY6CU5th Symphonyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI&feature=player_detailpage
Pyotr Tchaikovskyborn 1840 died 1893Nationality: RussianMusical Era: Classical
Wrote the “1812 Overture” which often accompanies fireworks displays on the Fourth of July
Composed “The Nutcracker”, “Sleeping Beauty,” and “Swan Lake”
Russian composer and is best known for his ballets and symphonies
19th century composer
1812 Overturehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51EkF5X-Fpc&feature=player_detailpage
Sleeping Beautyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=e-a4HjwuuEs#t=6590s
Swan Lakehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfmc6ZVl7uA&feature=player_detailpage#t=3152s
Nutcraker (From Fantasia)http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ojdHiWNwa_M
George Gershwinborn 1898 died 1937Nationality: AmericanMusical Era: Modern
Early 20th century American composer who wrote such works as “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Porgy and Bess.”
From the Modern Era.His work “Rhapsody in
Blue”, which combines classical piano, jazz, and blues, included on the
Fantasia 2000 soundtrack.
Porgy and Bess http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZsVMQSCXyk&feature=player_detailpageRhapsody in Bluehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rR367GrFhk&feature=player_detailpage
Aaron Coplandborn 1900 died 1990Nationality: AmericanMusical Era: Modern
American composer, conductor, and author who composed many works
His works have helped create a mythical view of the American West
He composed “Billy the Kid,” “Rodeo,” and “Appalachian Spring”
Also, he created “A Lincoln Portrait” &
“Fanfare for the Common Man”
Hoedown from Rodeohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnbASemGk0k&feature=player_detailpageSimple Gifts from Appalachian Springhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLTwtuBi-o&feature=player_detailpageFanfare for the Common Manhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rnHpNWy7KE&feature=player_detailpageA Lincoln Portraithttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahWeXfTsjuA&feature=player_detailpage
Works Citedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZsVMQSCXyk&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rR367GrFhk&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qHJRaqaHiEc&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A81U-Ss-CPAcMTpOEPdjymhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ATbMw6X3T40http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZCyp-LcGw&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR8GFUTMP_E&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51EkF5X-Fpc&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=e-a4HjwuuEs#t=6590shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfmc6ZVl7uA&feature=player_detailpage#t=3152shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ojdHiWNwa_Mhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnbASemGk0k&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLTwtuBi-o&feature=player_detailpagehttp://makingmusicfun.net/htm/mmf_music_library_meet_the_composer_index.htm