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Harpsichord replaced
The harpsichord is replaced by the Piano -
Mozart
The Austrian composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born. -
George Frederic Handel
Baroque composer George Frederic Handel passed away. -
Franz Joseph Haydn,
Franz Joseph Haydn, an important figure in Classical music history, worked as Kapellmeister for Prince Pál Antal Esterházy. Haydn was instrumental in establishing the symphony and string quartet. -
Ludwig van Beethoven
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born -
magic flute
Mozart's "Magic Flute," was first performed