Classical Era Fast Facts

September is Classical Music Month, so here are some fast facts about the true Classical Era of Music.

The Classical Era is from 1730-1820.

Composers of the Classical Era include Haydn, Boccherini, Clementi, and Mozart.

The Classical Era is preceded by the Baroque Period and followed by the Romantic Period. Baroque and Romantic music are lumped into "classical" but the true classical period came between them.

Classical Music has defined styles and the Concerto and Sonata were common forms.