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Pietro Metastasio
court poet in vienna. composed heroic operas, oratorios, and poems. -
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giovanni sammartini
italian composer invented symphony in Milan. composed symphonies, concertos, and overtures. -
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Farinneli
famous castrati singer of the 18th century -
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prince Nicolaus eszterhazy
haydns patron and employer -
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dr charles burney
histories and memoirs. historian author and organist who traveled europe and wrote about his observations. -
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franz haydn
composed symphonies string quartets and operas. Austrian composer who innovated in the classical style. -
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J C Bach
worked in milan, son of j s bach, friend and influence to mozart. composed symphonies operas and church music. keyboard works and concertos. -
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lorenzo da ponte
Italian librettist and poet. collaborated with Mozart. Controversial teacher -
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Antonio Salieri
composed operas, oratorios, masses, cantatas, canons. italian composer and teacher. transitioner between gallant and classical, and then classical to romantic eras. -
opera buffa
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marches being used
marches were used in operas and ballets during this period. -
Lied
german poem that is lyrical and strophic was set to lied. german singer and accompanist.