Mary Lee and Molly Craig

Composers

Johann Sebastian Bachborn 1685 died 1750Nationality: GermanMusical Era: Baroque

Best known compositions include: “Brandenburg Concertos,” “The Well-Tempered Clavier,” “Goldberg Variations,” & “St. Matthew Passion”

German organist and composer; is considered to be one of the greatest creators of Western cultural music

Baroque composerHe was not always appreciated during his

own lifetimeHe had 20 children, 4 of whom became

composers like their father

Toccata and Fugue in D minorhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ATbMw6X3T40Suite nº 3http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qHJRaqaHiEc&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A81U-Ss-CPAcMTpOEPdjym

George F. Handelborn 1685 died 1759Nationality: German-EnglishMusical Era: Baroque

Composer of the Baroque periodHe wrote the oratorio “Messiah”, which

includes the “Hallelujah Chorus”Though German, was given a state

funeral and buried in the Poet’s Corner of Westminster Abbey in London, England.

He also wrote “Water Music” and “Royal Fireworks Music”

The British called him “Great Bear”Although he was blind by the time he was

65, he continued to play the organ and compose music until his death at 74

Hallelujah Chorushttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&feature=player_detailpage

Wolfgang Mozartborn 1756 died 1791Nationality: AustrianMusical Era: Classical

One of the most popular Classical composers of all time

Was a child prodigy from a musical family

Wrote the opera “The Magic Flute”

Wrote a piano variation on a French folk song that we know as “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

The Marriage of Figarohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZCyp-LcGw&feature=player_detailpage

The Magic Flute - Overture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR8GFUTMP_E&feature=player_detailpage

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Starhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO-ecxHEPqI&feature=player_detailpage

Ludwig van Beethovenborn 1770 died 1827Nationality: GermanMusical Era: Classical

Known for his works “Moonlight Sonata” & “Fur Elise”

Classical composerBegan losing his hearing at the age of 28Continued composing music --even after

going completely deafQuoted as saying, “I carry my thoughts…for

a long time…before writing them down. Considered a transitional composer

between Classical and Romantic musicHe is known for his Third, Fifth, and Ninth

Symphonies

Für Elise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mVW8tgGY_w&feature=player_detailpageMoonlight Sonata http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5-MT5zeY6CU5th Symphonyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI&feature=player_detailpage

Pyotr Tchaikovskyborn 1840 died 1893Nationality: RussianMusical Era: Classical

Wrote the “1812 Overture” which often accompanies fireworks displays on the Fourth of July

Composed “The Nutcracker”, “Sleeping Beauty,” and “Swan Lake”

Russian composer and is best known for his ballets and symphonies

19th century composer

1812 Overturehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51EkF5X-Fpc&feature=player_detailpage

Sleeping Beautyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=e-a4HjwuuEs#t=6590s

Swan Lakehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfmc6ZVl7uA&feature=player_detailpage#t=3152s

Nutcraker (From Fantasia)http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ojdHiWNwa_M

George Gershwinborn 1898 died 1937Nationality: AmericanMusical Era: Modern

Early 20th century American composer who wrote such works as “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Porgy and Bess.”

From the Modern Era.His work “Rhapsody in

Blue”, which combines classical piano, jazz, and blues, included on the

Fantasia 2000 soundtrack.

Porgy and Bess http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZsVMQSCXyk&feature=player_detailpageRhapsody in Bluehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rR367GrFhk&feature=player_detailpage

Aaron Coplandborn 1900 died 1990Nationality: AmericanMusical Era: Modern

American composer, conductor, and author who composed many works

His works have helped create a mythical view of the American West

He composed “Billy the Kid,” “Rodeo,” and “Appalachian Spring”

Also, he created “A Lincoln Portrait” &

“Fanfare for the Common Man”

Hoedown from Rodeohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnbASemGk0k&feature=player_detailpageSimple Gifts from Appalachian Springhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLTwtuBi-o&feature=player_detailpageFanfare for the Common Manhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rnHpNWy7KE&feature=player_detailpageA Lincoln Portraithttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahWeXfTsjuA&feature=player_detailpage

Works Citedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZsVMQSCXyk&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rR367GrFhk&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qHJRaqaHiEc&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A81U-Ss-CPAcMTpOEPdjymhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ATbMw6X3T40http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZCyp-LcGw&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR8GFUTMP_E&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51EkF5X-Fpc&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=e-a4HjwuuEs#t=6590shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfmc6ZVl7uA&feature=player_detailpage#t=3152shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ojdHiWNwa_Mhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnbASemGk0k&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLTwtuBi-o&feature=player_detailpagehttp://makingmusicfun.net/htm/mmf_music_library_meet_the_composer_index.htm