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Death of Johann Sebastian Bach and beginning of Classicism
Bach's death marks the end of the Baroque and the beginning of the Classical era in music. The transition towards a more balanced and less ornate style is beginning to take shape in Europe. -
Development of the Symphony and the String Quartet
The symphony and string quartet establish themselves as prominent genres in classical music. Haydn is key in the evolution of these genres, with his first symphonies and string quartets. -
Mozart's first opera, "La finta semplice"
Mozart, a una edad temprana, compone su primera ópera seria, sentando las bases para una de las carreras más importantes en la historia de la música clásica. -
Musicians like Beethoven begin to make their first compositions
Ludwig van Beethoven begins to study with Haydn and becomes a key figure as he begins to compose his first works. -
Mozart premieres "Die Entführung aus dem Serail"
One of Mozart's most outstanding operas that reflects the style and mastery of Classicism in the treatment of form and orchestration. -
Mozart's death and end of the classical era
Mozart's death marks the end of a golden era for musical Classicism. During his life, he left a vast number of compositions that defined the classical style. -
Development of the symphony in Beethoven
Beethoven begins to compose the first symphonies, influenced by Haydn, but he will soon challenge classical forms with his own musical voice, which will give way to Romanticism in music. -
Transition towards Romanticism
The end of the 18th century sees classical music giving way to a new emotional and expressive approach, which will expand in the 19th century with Romanticism.