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MUSIC 9
Quarter 2 – Week 2

LESSON 2: PERFORMANCE PRACTICE DURING THE

CLASSICAL MUSICAL PERIOD

MELCS: Explain the performance practice (role of composers/performers, and

audience) during classical period. (MU9CL-IIa-f-3)

OBJECTIVES
1. Recognize the different performance practices and the great composers
during classical period,
2. Appreciate the importance Classical music

KEY CONCEPTS

MUSIC OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD

The period from 1750-1820 was an era of classical music. It falls between the
Baroque and Romantic periods. The music created during this period is called
Classical music from the word classic meaning with high quality of its kind. The
music of this period is characterized as having a lighter, clearer texture, clearer
melody and is less complex than Baroque music. It is mainly homophonic which is
created when two instruments are playing the same line of melody in the same
rhythm.
The harpsichord that was prominent during the Baroque period was replaced
as the main keyboard instrument by the piano. Instrumental music was considered
important by classical period composers. Composers and listeners liked music
produced by the instruments alone. The vocal music that was loved by the people
during the medieval period is now replaced by the instrumental music. The main
kinds of instrumental music produced during this period were the sonata, trio, string
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quartet, symphony and solo concerto. Choral works and opera (a staged dramatic
work for singers and orchestra) were also important during this period.
Classical music is still played until this time. It is used by many to calm and to
meditate. It is even played to relax a patient’s mind. That is the benefit that the
music can give to the people. But music has different characteristics as of its tempo,
rhythm, texture, melody, dynamics and the like making it unique from the other. Just
listen to the music that suits you and pleasing to your ears.
Listening to classical music might not be your choice because most of you
would rather sing songs or listen to music on your kind of interest which for you
would give enjoyment and would make you feel good but unknowingly listening and
viewing videos to Classical Instrumental Music you will be amazed how it’s done. I
am sure you will learn to love Classical Music.

THE LIFE AND WORKS OF CLASSICAL COMPOSERS

Franz Joseph Hayden (1732-1809)
Haydn had a hard childhood: at six years old he had to
work as a boy singer in a choir and after his voice broke he
had to earn his money by playing dance music and serving
as a butler. He is one of the foremost unmistakable
composers of the Classical Period. His life depicts as a
“rags-to-riches” story. He came from a destitute family and
his music driven to rise in social status.
Becoming famous for his compositions Haydn was
employed as "Kapellmeister" by Fuerst Esterhazy in
Eisenstadt in 1761. He was enlisted by wealthy supporters
and executive for the Esterhazy family for 30years. He served them and composed
his pieces for the pleasure of the aristocrats; his musicians used to call him "Papa
Haydn" as he was caring for them and was socially engaged. After the death of
Esterhazy, Haydn moved to Vienna leaving it only twice for London where he
composed his "London symphonies".
His music reflects his character and identity: basically calm, adjusted, genuine
but with touches of humor. He was able to compose over 100 symphonies and
created them into long shapes for expansive ensemble. He was named, “Father of
the Symphony” in spite of the fact that he exceeded expectations in each music sort
of the period. Most of his ensembles have nicknames such as the “Surprise
Symphony”, “The Clock”, and “The Military”. He moreover composed chamber piano
music and choral works.
Top 5 Famous compositions:
1. String Quartets, Op.64 Nos. 1-6
2. String Quartets, Op.76 Nos. 1-6
3. The Seven Last Words of Christ On The Cross
4. Missa In Angustiis (Nelson Mass)

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5. The Creation

Suggested listening resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xoCG5-4_Rk (Bird Box - movie)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZDyuP99_kk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tHc9xWhFH4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tAvhIyw-BY

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

He is a child wonder and the foremost astonishing
virtuoso in melodic history. At age five, he was as
of now playing the violin and the harpsichord; at
six, he was recognized as an extraordinary piano
player, and at seven, he was as of now composing
fabulous music. At age thirteen, he had composed
sonatas, concertos, ensembles, devout works,
and musical dramas and operettas.
Rumored to have had the ability to play music at
age three and to write music at age five, Mozart
began his career as a child prodigy. Notable
compositions include The Marriage of Figaro,
Elvira Madigan, and Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K
581.
He was known and experimented in all kinds of music and tested in all sorts of
music. He composed over 700 works. Shockingly, due to fumbled funds and
mismanaged finances he lived his life in destitution, kicked the bucket youthful, and
was buried in an obscure grave. He composed brilliant concertos, symphonies, and
operas such as “The Marriage of Figaro” (1786), “Don Giovanni” (1789), and “The
Magic Flute “which became popular.
Top 5 Famous Compositions:
1. Overture from The Marriage of Figaro, K492
2. Symphony No.41 in C, K551 – Jupiter
3. Requiem Mass in D minor, K626
4. Quintet in A for Clarinet and Strings, K581
5. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K488

Suggested listening resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZCyp-LcGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVKpvD3X6EM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64BTLJs_iIs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzs16SwVRhw (The
Greatest Showman movie)

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)

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He was born in Bonn, Germany to a family of perform and studied music at an early
age. He started learning piano around age 4, taught by his father. He had a natural
gift, and got good quickly.
He was the composer who bridged the late Classical era and the early Romantic
era. He expanded the Classical traditions of Joseph Haydn, one of his teachers, and
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and experimented with personal expression, a
characteristic that influenced the Romantic composers who succeeded him.
His works include the “Missa Solemnis” (1818-1832) and opera “Fidelio”
(1805). He began to go deaf in 1796 but this did not ended up an obstacle. He
proceeded composing through the assistance of a partner and hearing contraption.
A few of his popular compositions were made when he was deaf.
His life and career were marked by progressive deafness, yet the malady did
not prevent him from composing some of his most important works during the last
10 years of his life when he was nearly unable to hear. He was a skilled piano player
and composer. His celebrated compositions incorporate 32 piano sonatas, 21 set of
variations, 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 16 string quartets, and choral
music. Widening the scope of sonata, symphony, concerto, and quartet,
Beethoven’s notable works include Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, Symphony
No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, Moonlight Sonata, and Für Elise.
The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was
written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in
classical music and one of the most frequently played symphonies, and it is widely
considered one of the cornerstones of western music. It is being played in cartoon
movies like Tom and Jerry.
Top 5 Famous Compositions:
1. Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op.55 – Eroica
2. Symphony No. 9 in Dm, Op. 125
3. Piano Sonata No. 30 in E, Op. 109
4. String Quarter No. 14 in C#m, Op.131
5. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major
Suggested listening resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v8SQRIKntE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evr7pgSsVoo (Tom & Jerry show)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT7_IZPHHb0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_UOuSklNL4
Other suggested listening resources that combines classical music in a movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ2ZM-3YTg0

ACTIVITY 1: GUESS WHO

Procedure: Identify the picture of the famous Classical composer and write three 3 facts
about their life and works.
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A. Name:_____________________
His Life and works:

1______________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________

B. Name:_____________________
His Life and works:

1______________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________

C. Name:_____________________
His Life and works:

1______________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________

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ACTIVITY 2 : IN or OUT
Procedure: Write inside the FACTS BOX if the statement is correct. If it is incorrect,
rewrite the statement to make it correct before writing it inside the FACTS BOX. Do
this task in your answer sheet.

_____1. During the Classical period, politicians financially supported the musicians
_____2. Mozart became poor because of financial management problem.
_____3. Beethoven was named as “Father of Symphony”.
_____4. Haydn became a deaf composer.
_____5. Classical music was not common among the lower class because it was
played in the court during the classical period.

FACTS BOX

ACTIVITY 3: COMPLETE ME
Complete the statements below. Write your answer in your answer sheet.

A. In this lesson, I learned that _________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________.

B. In this lesson, I discovered that_______________________________________

__________________________________________________________________.

C. I will use the learnings that I’ve gained in this lesson by ____________________
__________________________________________________________________.

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ASSESSMENT (POST TEST)

A. Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If it is incorrect, write FALSE. Do this on
your answer sheet.

_____1. During the Classical period, politicians supported financially the musicians.
_____2. Mozart became poor because of financial management problem.
_____3. Beethoven was named as “Father of Symphony”.
_____4. Haydn became a deaf composer.
_____5. Classical music was not common among the lower class because it was
played in the court during the classical period.

B. Identify the term being described. Write the letter of your choice on your answer
sheet.
_____1. A large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which combines
instruments from strings, winds and percussions.
A. Orchestra C. Opera
B. Concerto D. Symphony
_____2. Musical texture of a Classical Era music with simpler melodies supported
by subordinate harmonies and more significant uses of chords.
A. Monophonic C. Homophonic
B. Polyphonic D. Heterophonic
_____3. The Austrian composer, who was one of the most important figures in the
development of the Classical style of music during the 18th century.
A. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)
B. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809)
C. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)
_____4. Who was the composer who bridged the late Classical era and the early
Romantic era?
A. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)
B. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809)
C. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)
_____5. He is a child wonder and the foremost astonishing virtuoso in melodic
history.
A. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)
B. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809)
C. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)

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REFERENCE:

Department of Education Teacher’s guide for Music & Arts Grade 9, UNIT II

Writers:

MA. THERESA M. SANGALANG

MAPEH 9 TEACHER – PORFIRIO G. COMIA MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ROSE BELLE V. MALIBIRAN

TEACHER I - ECOLOGICAL PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL – ARIGOY

Reviewed by: Loida S. Pigon, EdD – CO focal person for Music and Arts