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1150
Leonín
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Period: 1200 to 1221
Peronín
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Period: 1221 to 1284
Alfonso X el Sabio
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Period: 1300 to 1377
Guillaume d Machaut
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Period: 1310 to 1377
Ars Nova
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Period: 1325 to 1397
Francesco Landini
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Period: 1468 to 1529
Juan del encina
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Period: 1483 to 1546
Martín Lutero
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Period: 1500 to 1566
Antonio de cabezón
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Period: 1500 to 1553
Cristobal de morales
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Period: 1525 to
Giovanni piereluigi da palestrina
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Period: 1532 to
Orlando di lasso
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Period: 1533 to
Andrea Gabrieli
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Period: 1544 to
Magdalena Casulana
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Period: 1557 to
Giovani Gabrieli
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Period: 1566 to
Carlo Gesualdo
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Period: 1567 to
Claudio monteverdi
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Period: to
Giacomo carissimi
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Period: to
Barbara estrozi
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Period: to
Antonio satradivari
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Period: to
Henry purcell
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Period: to
Antonio vivaldi
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Period: to
George Philip teleman
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George Frideric Handel
Was a German-born composer who became famous for his operas, oratorios, and orchestral music in England. His most well-known work is the oratorio "Messiah" (1741). Handel's music is known for its dramatic expressiveness, powerful choruses, and memorable melodies. His works, including "Water Music" and "Music for the Royal Fireworks", remain staples of the classical repertoire. -
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Johann Sebastián Bach
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Christoph Willibald Gluck
Was a key composer of the Classical era, particularly known for his reform of opera. He sought to move away from the overly ornate, virtuosic style of opera seria, focusing instead on simplicity, emotional expression, and the dramatic unity between music and story. His most famous work, Orfeo ed Euridice (1762), marked a major shift towards more natural vocal lines and a closer relationship between the music and the drama. -
Joseph Haydn
Was an Austrian composer known as the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet." He composed over 100 symphonies and many string quartets, influencing composers like Beethoven. Haydn worked primarily for the Esterházy family, creating music with great balance, clarity, and wit. Some of his famous works include Symphony No. 94 "Surprise" and The Creation oratorio. -
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Classicism
The Classical period (1730-1820) in music is known for its clear, balanced, and structured style. Key features include simple, memorable melodies, formal structures (like sonatas and symphonies), homophonic textures, and contrasting dynamics. It focused on harmony, elegance, and emotional restraint. Major composers include Mozart, Haydn, and early Beethoven. -
Nannerl Mozart
Was the older sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A talented pianist and composer, she was often overshadowed by her brother's fame. Nannerl toured Europe as a child prodigy alongside Wolfgang, but her career was limited due to societal expectations for women at the time. She composed several pieces, though most are lost or not widely known. -
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
was an Austrian composer and one of the most influential figures in Western classical music. He composed over 600 works in various genres, including symphonies, operas, chamber music, and concertos. Some of his most famous operas are The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni, and The Marriage of Figaro. Mozart's music is celebrated for its melody, emotional depth, and technical mastery, making him a key figure in the transition from the Classical to the Romantic -
Maria Theresia Von Paradis
Was an Austrian singer, pianist, and composer, known for her musical talent despite losing her sight at a young age. She became famous for her performances and compositions, particularly in the Classical era. Paradis composed a variety of works, including operas, concertos, and chamber music, though she is most remembered for her Concerto in C for piano. Her remarkable abilities as a performer made her a popular figure in Viennese musical circles. -
Beethoven
Was a German composer who revolutionized classical music, bridging the Classical and Romantic eras. Known for works like Symphony No. 9 and the Moonlight Sonata, he continued composing even after becoming deaf, leaving a profound impact on music history. -
Gioachino Rossini
Was an Italian composer, famous for his operas, especially in the comic genre. He revolutionized opera with works like "The Barber of Seville" (1816), "Cinderella" (1817), and "William Tell" (1829). Known for his memorable melodies, vocal virtuosity, and energetic overtures, Rossini introduced the "Rossini Crescendo", a technique of building dramatic intensity. He retired from opera composing at a young age but continued to write some sacred and chamber music. -
Schubert
Was an Austrian composer known for his lyrical and expressive music, particularly in the realms of art songs (Lieder), symphonies, and chamber music. He composed over 600 songs, including the famous Ave Maria and Gretchen am Spinnrade, as well as symphonies like Unfinished Symphony No. 8. Despite his short life (he died at 31), Schubert's music had a lasting influence on Romantic composers. -
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Romanticism
Es una reacción contra el espíritu racional y crítico de la Ilustración y el Clasicismo, y favorecía, ante todo: La conciencia del Yo como entidad autónoma y, frente a la universalidad de la razón dieciochesca, dotada de capacidades variables e individuales como la fantasía y el sentimiento. -
Schumann
Was a German composer and music critic, known for his symphonic, piano, and chamber works. His music is deeply emotional, often reflecting his inner struggles. Some of his most famous works include Carnaval, Kinderszenen, and his Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish." Schumann's career was marked by periods of mental health challenges, which affected his life and music, but his compositions remain central to the Romantic era. -
Brahms
Was a German composer and pianist, known for his mastery in symphonic, choral, and chamber music. His works blend classical traditions with emotional depth and complexity. Famous pieces include his Symphony No. 1, Hungarian Dances, and Lullaby. Brahms is regarded as one of the key composers of the Romantic era, bridging the gap between classical forms and the emotional expression of his time. -
Gustav Mahler
Was an Austrian composer and conductor, known for his powerful symphonies and song cycles. His music explores deep themes of life, death, and love, often using large orchestras and vocal elements. Although his work faced criticism during his lifetime, Mahler is now considered a major figure in classical music, influencing later composers and known for his emotional depth and complex orchestration. -
Hugo Wolf
Was an Austrian composer, best known for his Lieder (art songs). He composed over 250 songs, which are admired for their emotional depth and intricate piano accompaniments. Wolf's music often set the poetry of German-language poets to music, and he is regarded as one of the leading composers of the late Romantic period. His most famous song cycles include Mörike-Lieder and Goethe-Lieder.