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The Death of Bach and the End of the Baroque Era
Johann Sebastian Bach passes away, symbolizing the end of the Baroque period and the rise of a new, more structured musical aesthetic. -
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The Transition from Baroque to Classical
The early Classical period emerges, moving away from the complexity of Baroque music towards clarity, balance, and formality. Composers like Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and early Haydn shape the new style. -
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The Golden Age of Classicism
This period marks the peak of Classical music, with Mozart and Haydn developing symphonies, sonatas, and operas that define the era. Vienna becomes the musical capital of Europe. -
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Beethoven’s Rise and the Bridge to Romanticism
Ludwig van Beethoven begins his career, mastering the Classical style before experimenting with more expressive and dynamic compositions that hint at Romanticism. -
Mozart Premieres Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart presents Don Giovanni, an opera blending drama and comedy, which becomes one of the most influential operatic works of all time. -
Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony Changes Music Forever
Beethoven composes Symphony No. 3 - Eroica, originally dedicated to Napoleon. The symphony’s scale and emotional depth mark a turning point towards Romanticism. -
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The Late Classical and Early Romantic Transition
Beethoven’s later works, including his groundbreaking symphonies and piano sonatas, push Classical music towards the emotional depth and complexity of the Romantic era. -
The Final Version of Fidelio is Performed
Beethoven revises and presents Fidelio, his only opera, which celebrates freedom and heroism, reflecting the political atmosphere of post-Napoleonic Europe.