Music of the Classical era

The Classical era of music, roughly from 1750 to 1820, emphasized clarity, balance, and elegance. Composers like Mozart and Haydn created music with clear melodies, straightforward structures, and emotional expressiveness. Orchestras became more standardized, and the form of symphonies, sonatas, and operas evolved to emphasize contrast and development. This period focuses on clarity of texture, harmonious proportions, and accessible beauty, laying the foundation for modern Western music. Its style balances complexity with simplicity, creating works that are both refined and expressive.