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Classical Composers!
On this page you will find information and activities to learn about different classical composers. I will upload a new composer/activities each week. Right click on images to download them.
Composer Research Page
Intermediate Listening Log
Primary Listening Log
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart was considered a child prodigy, and wrote and performed an amazing amount of music during his short life. His music is widely used today in movies: do you recognize any of the clips below?
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Listen:
Clarinet Concerto in A Major
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The Magic Flute
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Extra Links:
Classic FM 15 Mozart Facts
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Biography.com
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Coloring Page
Mozart Fact Page
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, and grew up surrounded by music in his home. He was described as having a difficult personality, and often struggled to work with others. Part of this was attributed to him gradually losing his hearing at age 26. He continued to compose despite this setback, and is one of the most famous classical composers known today.
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Listen:
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Symphony No. 5
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Symphony No. 9 - Ode to Joy
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Extra Links:
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Biography.com
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Classics for Kids
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Coloring Page
Beethoven
Fact Page
Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg was born in Bergen, Norway, and was sent to a special music school when he was 15. He had 4 siblings, and a very musical mother and wife. His composition, "Morning," is used widely in film and video games today. Does it sound familiar?
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Listen:
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Morning
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In the Hall of the Mountain King
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Extra Links:
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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Famous Composers.net
Coloring Page
Grieg Fact Page
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