Haydn was an Austrian composer and pivotal figure in the development of Classical period music. He was regarded as the father of the string quartet, which is a chamber music ensemble with two violins, a viola and a cello. Additionally, with more than 100 symphonies, he was widely revered as the first great symphonist. Aside from symphonies, he also wrote 68 string quartets, 47 piano sonatas, 20 operas and many other works. A few of his well-known compositions include: ‘String Quartet, Op 64’, ‘The Farewell Symphony’, and ‘The London Symphony’.

Mozart was an Austrian composer and pianist. He is one of the most influential composers in Western music history. Mozart was a child prodigy: he composed his first work at age 5, performed piano at royal court at 6, and wrote his first true opera at 11. Mozart composed over 600 works for all the music genres of his day, including symphonies, concertos, sonatas, chamber music, and operas. Transcending time, Mozart’s music continues to be enjoyed to this day. Some familiar works include: ‘The Magic Flute’, ‘Symphony No. 41’, and ‘Piano Concerto No. 21’.

Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. He is widely respected as one of the greatest composers in Western music history. Keeping and stretching the classical style forms, while bringing emotional depths to his music, Beethoven is a ‘bridge’ between the Classical and Romantic eras. He is also an inspiration, as he struggled with deteriorating hearing but kept composing with determination. He wrote over 600 works, with 9 symphonies, 32 piano sonatas, 5 concertos, 16 string quartets. More than 200 years later, Beethoven’s music retains its presence. A few renowned works include: ‘Fifth Symphony’, ‘Ninth Symphony’, and ‘Moonlight Sonata’.