MUS111H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Symphony No. 94 (Haydn), Fortepiano, Piano
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The french revolution (1789-99) & american revolution. Philosophers and political thinkers of the enlightenment: denis diderot (1713-84, john locke (1632-1704, benjamin franklin (1706-90, voltaire (1694-1778) Dynamics (increasing the clarity of certain lines) Texture (thin, not many instruments at once) Main genres of classical music: symphony, solo concertos, quartets and trios, solo and accompanied sonatas, serious and comic opera. Classical music more accessible, more attendees (middle-class). The piano develops and becomes more popular among composers. Modern grand piano: 7+ octaves; 1000 lbs. 23 in a major, kv 488 / immerseel. Fast movement (sometimes with a slow introduction), usually in sonata allegro form. Minuet and trio, each in binary form with a final repeat of the minuet da capo. Often a rondo , or a sonata allegro (or combination of the two) Example: l. van beethoven, piano sonata nr 8 in c minor, op.
