Jessica GoldsmithComposer

Bach (1685-1750) 40 musicians from his family are

remembered Bach was the most gifted Married his cousin and had 20 kids “St. Matthew passion” “Jesus, joy of man’s desiring”

Handel (1685-1759) His dad hated music The duke talked his dad into letting him

play At the age of 11 he knew everything

his teacher did Mession the cuckoo

Haydn (1732-1809) Thought that voice was the best

instrument Father of symphony Was humorous “Symphony #94 in G major” Surprise Symphony

Mozart (1756-1791) Loved to party Started composing at the age of 4 Could play any note without looking “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (A little night

music)

Beethoven (1770-1827) Abusive father Deaf by 46 Composed ode to joy while deaf “The fifth symphony”

Fate of the animals Frank Marc Killed in a fire World war 1 in 1995 killed the forest Painted in 1913

Oriental Poppies Georgia o’ Keeffe Painted in 1928 Flowers were her favorite subject No backround

The persistence of memory Painted by Salvador Dali Puts ants on things that mean death Painted in 1936

Stag at sharkey’s George Bellows Stag means male deer None as the ugly 8

The flower carrier Diego Rivera Painted in 1937 Painting of protest against the United

States

Oratorio Begins with a section called the

exposition Based on counterpoint Began in the 1600’s George Frideric Handel

Opera Taking a story and making a two hours

play Has to be sung No restriction

Ballet Just dance 3 acts Tells a complete story The story and dance are together with

the music