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