The Classical Period
Displaying 1 to 14 of 14 resources labelled with 'The Classical Period'
One of the first pieces to be composed for a keyed trumpet. Composed by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Official classification: Trumpet, Concerto, The Classical Period, Classical Pieces, Audio, Classical, Haydn, Franz Joseph, Unit 14. The concerto, Naxos
Tags: Films, Soundtracks, cartoon, This is NOT Haydn Tpt con !
Kids Masterclass Performance 1 - Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, 1st mvt. From www.violinmasterclass.com
Official classification: Violin, The Classical Period, Orchestras, Classical Pieces, Video, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, Violinmasterclass.com
Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1787 for a chamber ensemble of two violins, viola, and cello with optional double bass, but is often performed by a string orchestra, as it is in this recording.
KS1/2 idea: a good example for listening to the sound of an orchestra comprised only of string instruments. Also focus on contrast between short sounds and longer sounds (KS1) and repeating patterns (KS2).
Official classification: Unit 3. The long and the short of it - Exploring duration, The Classical Period, Classical Pieces, Audio, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, Curriculum support
From the William Tell opera by Italian operatic composer Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) this piece tells the story of William Tell. The opening uses slower and quiet patterns, whilst from 8mins45secs the exciting finale begins.
Official classification: Overture, The Classical Period, Classical Pieces, Audio, Rossini, Gioachino Antonio, Curriculum support, Unit 11. The overture
Second aria sung by the soprano role Queen of the Night in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera The Magic Flute.
KS1/2 idea: Listen as an example of dramatic female solo voice, perhaps to compare with male voice in other pieces.
Official classification: The Classical Period, Classical Pieces, Audio, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, Curriculum support
Well know piece by German classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
KS1 idea: an example of music used to portray a mood. Contrast with pieces such as Vivaldi's Spring (1. Allegro)
Official classification: Piano, The Classical Period, The Romantic Period, Classical Pieces, Audio, Sonata, Beethoven, Ludwig Van, Curriculum support
Queen of the Night's second aria, "Der Hölle Rache" from the Magic Flute Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
KS1 idea: listen with focus to the patterns of high and low.
Official classification: The Classical Period, Classical Pieces, Audio, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, Curriculum support
Track 13 from Charanga / Saydisc / Christine Richards project - 'Listen to this' for Key Stage 2. Music for Celtic Harp and the Irish Whistle from Saydisc album 'The Lilting Banshee' (2'16") Main features: timbre, structure, pitch. This Celtic music is played on two traditional Irish instruments. These are the Celtic harp and Irish, or 'penny' whistle. The Track Explorer has three learning tracks focusing on instrumentation, structure and grace notes.
Official classification: Other Woodwind, Listening, The Classical Period, Interactive Activities, Ireland, Celtic Harp, Scotland, Track Explorer, Saydisc/Charanga World Music
Second movement from Beethoven's 6th Symphony. Suggested as good example ostinati.
Official classification: Symphony, The Classical Period, The Romantic Period, Classical Pieces, Audio, Beethoven, Ludwig Van, Curriculum support
Excellent and popular overture example from Mozart's 1786 opera.
Official classification: Overture, The Classical Period, Classical Pieces, Audio, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, Curriculum support, Unit 11. The overture
Second movement from Haydn's Symphony no. 101 in D major, popularly known as the The Clock because of the "ticking" rhythm .
Official classification: Rhythm, Symphony, The Classical Period, Classical Pieces, Audio, Haydn, Franz Joseph, Curriculum support
Internationally Acclaimed Pianist, Donna Stoering, performing Mozart's 'Rondo in D Major' on Brazilian TV. Video footage from www.travelswithmusic.org
Official classification: Piano, The Classical Period, Video, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, Curriculum support, Performance video clip, Travels with Music
Performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, commonly known as Sonata Pathétique, written in 1798.
Official classification: Piano, The Classical Period, Video, Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Samoan virtuoso ukulele artist Taimaine Gardner plays her individual take on Beethoven's Für Elise.
Official classification: Ukulele, Improvising, The Classical Period, 2000s, Video, Beethoven, Ludwig Van, Performance video clip
Displaying 1 to 14 of 14 resources labelled with 'The Classical Period'