Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Here is the listening list for the Classical Era. Students will be expected to know the name of the piece AND its composer. PLEASE LISTEN FREQUENTLY. Please notice that some of these pieces have VERY similar names. Discuss with your students the difference between a piano sonata vs. piano concerto vs. symphony. For younger students, it may be wise to have them write the names of the pieces and their composers down on paper to reinforce visual recognition. Yes, these recordings are very long. No, you do not need to listen to them all at once. We will have a listening exam on this list during the March studio class.
1. Piano Concerto No. 20 in d minor – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2. Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major – Joseph Haydn
3. Piano Sonata No. 5 in c minor – Ludwig van Beethoven
4. Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” in C major – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
5. Symphony No. 45 “Farewell” in F-sharp minor – Joseph Haydn