died at a mature age, wealthy and famous
composed music with dramatic dynamic contrasts and striking accents
Composed 9 symphonies
died young and penniless
bridged the gap between Classical and Romantic periods
expanded Classical forms
was supported by a wealth Hungarian family
Wrote the London Symphonies
Ludwig van Beethoven
Franz Joseph Haydn
known as the "Father of the Symphony"
wrote opera seria, opera buffa, and singspiel
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Became deaf
was famous as a child prodigy
was obsessed with composing his Requiem when he died
