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What is Gradus ad Parnassum and who created it?
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Counterpoint textbook which teaches species counterpoint in the style of Palestrina by Johann Josef Fuchs. Studied by FJ Haydn.
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Describe early Haydn symphonies.
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In style of early italian opera overtures:3mvmnts, fast-slow-fast; have baroque characteristics like harpsichord continuo part, instrumentation, tutti ritornello, use of binary dance forms.
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Who was one of the most famous pupils of Porpora?
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Franz Josef Haydn.
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How much did Haydn compose?
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106 symphonies, 68 string quartets, 60 piano sonatas, 25 operas plus other stuff.
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When did Haydn move to Vienna?
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1790
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Normal symphony structure developed by Haydn?
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Fast-slow-minuete-fast.
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Which composer laid the groundwork for what Haydn did as a young man?
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Bach.
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Who was Porpora?
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Italian opera composer who was a teacher of Haydn.
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Who was Prince Nicholas Esterhaze?
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Hired Haydn in 1761.
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Classical period covers what approximate composers deaths?
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Death of Bach to death of Beethoven
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How does role of musician change in classical period?
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Goes from servent to independent contractor.
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What city is most associated with the Classic period?
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Vienna
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1st great master of classicism.
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Franz Josef Haydn.
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Dates of Haydn?
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1732-1809
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