There are plenty of composers that have produced memorable pieces over the years, but some of them have been truly special. These are the composers that are remembered by all and to this day continue to set the standard as to what great music is considered to be. There music will never go out of style and while it was sad to see some of the go so young, we are at least lucky enough to have their music left behind.
As the 17th century came to a close, there were several composers that were prodigies and just beginning to give the world a taste of some of the finest music that would ever be made. There is no doubt that Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is still considered to be one of the, if not the, greatest composer to ever make classical music. Some of his most notable works were Air on the G String and Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor.
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) and Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) were also making music during the Baroque Era to create one of the most impressive trio's of composers of any time. Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Handel?s Messiah are still listed as some of the best compositions of all times. It is hard to imagine that music could ever have a time as rich as this.
The 18th century brought about one of the most unique personalities in classical music. The genius that was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1827) was taken away at far too early an age, but oh what an impression he left. It would be hard to pick any one of his Piano Concerto?s to single out as the best as they are all simply incredible. Right there with him was Ludwig Van Beethoven (1712-1773) and Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) to carry on the tradition of yet another trio of musical geniuses to bless a single era.
When the 19th century rolled in, two more Romantic Era composers were just getting started. Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) and Richard Wagner (1813-1883) continued on the tradition of beautiful music being created that would forever be remembered. Such works as Etude in C Sharp Minor, Waltz No. 3 and Die Walkure are still being played in classic concerts throughout the world.
As the Romantic Era was ushered out and the Modern Era was ushered in, two more composers separated themselves from everyone else to set the standard for the 20th century. Aaron Copland (1900-1990) and George Gershwin (1898-1937) were far and away the most influential composers of their day. The Rhapsody in Blue still holds true as one of the greatest works of the era and Copland's influences remain intact to this day.
While the musical world may have many different genre of music, they all have their roots in classical music in some form or another. Regardless of the style of music that you like, if you really pay attention, you can manage to pick out some small influence from these incredible composers. We will be lucky if we happen to see someone step in the 21st century that can make an impression as these composers have on the musical world. - 31906
As the 17th century came to a close, there were several composers that were prodigies and just beginning to give the world a taste of some of the finest music that would ever be made. There is no doubt that Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is still considered to be one of the, if not the, greatest composer to ever make classical music. Some of his most notable works were Air on the G String and Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor.
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) and Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) were also making music during the Baroque Era to create one of the most impressive trio's of composers of any time. Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Handel?s Messiah are still listed as some of the best compositions of all times. It is hard to imagine that music could ever have a time as rich as this.
The 18th century brought about one of the most unique personalities in classical music. The genius that was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1827) was taken away at far too early an age, but oh what an impression he left. It would be hard to pick any one of his Piano Concerto?s to single out as the best as they are all simply incredible. Right there with him was Ludwig Van Beethoven (1712-1773) and Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) to carry on the tradition of yet another trio of musical geniuses to bless a single era.
When the 19th century rolled in, two more Romantic Era composers were just getting started. Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) and Richard Wagner (1813-1883) continued on the tradition of beautiful music being created that would forever be remembered. Such works as Etude in C Sharp Minor, Waltz No. 3 and Die Walkure are still being played in classic concerts throughout the world.
As the Romantic Era was ushered out and the Modern Era was ushered in, two more composers separated themselves from everyone else to set the standard for the 20th century. Aaron Copland (1900-1990) and George Gershwin (1898-1937) were far and away the most influential composers of their day. The Rhapsody in Blue still holds true as one of the greatest works of the era and Copland's influences remain intact to this day.
While the musical world may have many different genre of music, they all have their roots in classical music in some form or another. Regardless of the style of music that you like, if you really pay attention, you can manage to pick out some small influence from these incredible composers. We will be lucky if we happen to see someone step in the 21st century that can make an impression as these composers have on the musical world. - 31906
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