Description

The Classical Spirit brings the Classical period to life as part of an exceptional series that employs an integrated arts approach to explore various musical eras. This volume features a repertoire that includes works from both well-known and lesser-known composers, accompanied by insights into their lives and the societal changes that occurred between 1750 and 1820. Book 1 offers a selection of pieces suitable for early-intermediate to intermediate levels.

Songs / Content

• Allegretto in A Major [Op. 41, No. 12]Johann Baptist Vanhal (contributor)
• Allegro in G MajorCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach (composer)
• Andante in C MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer)
• AnglaiseJohann Christian Friedrich Bach (composer)
• AriaWilhelm Friedemann Bach (contributor)
• English DanceKarl Ditters Von Dittersdorf (contributor)
• Fantasia in G MajorCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach (composer)
• Klavierstücke in F Major [K. 33b]Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer)
• La CarolineCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach (composer)
• Ländler (Tyrolean Air) [Op. 107, No. 1]Ludwig van Beethoven (composer)
• Marche Funèbre Del Signor Maestro Contrapunto [K. 453a]Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer)
• Minuet Danced Before Mrs. WashingtonPierre Landrin Duport (contributor)
• Minuet in C MinorFranz Joseph Haydn (composer)
• Minuet in F MajorElisabetta De Gambarini (contributor)
• Minuet with VariationJan Ladislav Dussek (contributor)
• Polonaise in D MinorWilhelm Friedemann Bach (contributor)
• Presto in C Minor [WQ. 114/3]Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (composer)
• Presto in G MajorFranz Joseph Haydn (composer)
• ScherzoCarl Maria Von Weber (composer)
• Sonatina in C MajorWilliam Duncombe (composer)
• Sonatina in D MajorGeorg Anton Benda (contributor)
• ToccataJohann Christian Bach (composer); Francesco Pasquale Ricci (composer)
• Two MinuetsJohann Christian Friedrich Bach (composer)
• Waltz in E-Flat Major [WoO 84]Ludwig van Beethoven (composer)