Musical Timeline
Lauren Niemeyer
Created on May 1, 2023
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Timeline
Baroque - classical
By Lauren
1620
Pilrims arrive America on Mayflower
1648
The Peace of Westphalia
1685
Johann Sebastian Bach is born
1607
The premiere of Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo
1630
The Taj Mahal is completed
1683
Te Siege of Vienna
1717
The preimere of Handenl's Water Music
Baroque Period
Timeline
1607
Jamestown settlement is founded
In 1607, English settlers established the Jamestown settlement in what is now Virginia, marking the first permanent English colony in North America. This event had significant historical implications for the development of the United States and the broader course of Western history.
"L'Orfeo" is considered one of the first operas in Western music history and it premiered in Mantua, Italy in 1607. The work marked a significant shift away from the polyphonic choral music of the Renaissance towards the more expressive, solo vocal style that would become a hallmark of Baroque music.
While the Baroque movement was centered in Europe, it had a significant impact on American art and architecture as well. The Pilgrims' arrival in America in 1620 marked the beginning of a new era in American history. Baroque influences can be seen in many of the buildings and artworks from this time period.
The Taj Mahal is one of the world's most famous examples of Baroque architecture. The stunning mausoleum was completed in 1630, and it's intricate design and ornate decorations are characteristic of the Baroque style.
The Peace of Westphalia was a series of peace treaties signed in 1648, ending the Thirty Years' War in Europe. The conflict devastated much of central Europe and had significant religious, political, and economic implications for the region. The Peace of Westphalia helped establish the principle of state sovereignty, paving the way for the modern nation-state system, and it had a lasting impact on European politics and international relations.
The Siege of Vienna was a military conflict that took place in 1683, when Ottoman forces attempted to capture the city of Vienna, Austria. The siege was a key moment in the long-standing conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg Monarchy, and it had significant implications for the balance of power in Europe. The successful defense of Vienna by the Habsburg forces is often seen as a turning point in the conflict and a key moment in European history.
Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era and his music remains popular today. Bach's works were notable for their complex counterpoint, use of fugue, and incorporation of dance forms into his instrumental music. He composed works in nearly every musical form of his time, including cantatas, concertos, sonatas, and more.
In 1717, George Frideric Handel was commissioned to write a suite of music to be played during a royal barge procession on the River Thames in London. The result was "Water Music," a collection of three suites for orchestra that feature a range of dance movements, fanfare, and other musical styles. The work was immensely popular and helped establish Handel as one of the leading composers of the Baroque era.
1786
Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
1791
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Death
1807
Abolition of the Slave Trade Act
1776
American Declaration of Independence signed
1789
The French Revolution Begins
1792
Battle of Valmy
1808
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Classical Period
Timeline
1773
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred on December 16, 1773, in Boston, Massachusetts. American colonists, frustrated and angry at Britain for imposing "taxation without representation," dumped 342 chests of tea, imported by the British East India Company, into the Atlantic Ocean.
The American Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The declaration announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states and were no longer a part of the British Empire. The Declaration is considered one of the most important documents in American history.
"The Marriage of Figaro" is an opera buffa (comic opera) composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1786. The opera is based on a play by Pierre Beaumarchais and is known for its witty libretto and innovative musical style. The opera was a major success when it premiered in Vienna and has remained popular to this day. "The Marriage of Figaro" is considered one of Mozart's greatest works and a masterpiece of the classical period.
The French Revolution was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France that lasted from 1789 until 1799. The revolution began on July 14, 1789, when a Parisian mob stormed the Bastille, a symbol of royal tyranny, and released political prisoners.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer who is widely considered one of the greatest composers in the history of classical music. He died in Vienna on December 5-6, 1791, at the age of 35. The exact cause of his death is unknown, but theories range from kidney failure to mercury poisoning.
The Battle of Valmy was fought on September 20, 1792, in northeastern France between the revolutionary forces of France and the invading army of Prussia. The battle is considered a turning point in the French Revolutionary Wars because the French army, led by General Kellermann, was able to repel the much larger and better-equipped Prussian army. The battle boosted French morale and demonstrated the strength of the French revolutionary forces, which helped to secure the survival of the French Republic.
The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act was passed by the British Parliament on March 31, 1807. The act prohibited the trading of slaves within the British Empire but did not abolish slavery itself. The act was a major step towards the eventual abolition of slavery in the British Empire.
Ludwig van Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, composed in 1808, is one of the most famous and recognizable works of classical music. The symphony is known for its distinctive four-note opening motif, which is repeated throughout the piece. The symphony is considered a masterpiece of the classical period and is often cited as a prime example of the symphonic form.