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…dedicated a set of six string quartets to Haydn, now known as the ‘Haydn’ quartets. Travels to London In the late 18th century, Haydn made two significant trips to London,…

…who carried his legacy forward. Corelli’s music was widely disseminated and remained influential well into the 18th century. His works established principles of harmonic progression, voice leading, and form that…

…represented a dramatic shift in 18th-century music. He sought to strip opera of its excesses, focusing instead on natural expression and dramatic integrity. His works laid the groundwork for later…

…Rosenkavalier, a lush, nostalgic opera set in 18th-century Vienna. This work became one of Strauss’s most beloved and frequently performed operas. The partnership between Strauss and Hofmannsthal proved extraordinarily fruitful,…

Jean-Philippe Rameau was one of the most important French composers of the 18th century. He is remembered for his work as a music theorist and composer of opera. Early Life…