How Does Classical Music Affect Society

The Classical period in music spanned from approximately 1750-1830. It was called classical period due to the time period being full of art and literature. The music in the Classical period reflected the changes in society, such as the ideas of human reasoning and overcoming problems in the world.Thus, causing a conflict with new and old ideas within the world 's society. People began to realize that music was meant to be enjoyed not for just the wealthy and during a religious mass. New styles of music began to evolve such as the concerto, sonata and the symphony, these new styles were created to dazzle and impress the audience. The Classical Era was dominated by the unbelievable talents of three composers. Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven, each composer influenced the world of music for generations to come. The Classical period was a time where the most important stylistic advances …show more content…
This did not stop him he was still able to perform and as well as compose several more pieces of music including the famous Moonlight sonata and his only opera Fidelio (Budden,). He was only 28, it was such a devastation he contemplated suicide. This was a dark time for him, be was lonely not able to find a spouse adding to his depression. Many listeners of his music can hear an echo of his life in his music, that often shows struggle followed by triumph (Ludwig). In the later half of his life he wrote the famous Ninth Symphony but was not able to finish his tenth because he died on March 26, 1827 at the age of fifty-six. Beethoven was know as a transitional composer, he was able to achieve what not many composers can do he was able to create a new style of music which is now known as Romantic. He did not depend on form or the idea that music had to be structured a certain way. He had a strong and patriotic voice in his music that was fueled with