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Georg Philipp Telemann
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Antonio Vivaldi
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Henry Purcell
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Franz Joseph Haydn
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Joseph Haydn (31 March or 1 April 1732–31 May 1809) was a leading composer of the Classical period, called the "Father of the Symphony… read moreJoseph Haydn (31 March or 1 April 1732–31 May 1809) was a leading composer of the Classical period, called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet". The name "Franz" was not used in th… read moreJoseph Haydn (31 March or 1 April 1732–31 May 1809) was a leading composer of the Classical period, called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet". The name "Franz" was not used in the composer's lifetime; scholars, along with an increasi… read more -
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Arcangelo Corelli
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Ludwig van Beethoven
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Franz Schubert
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Gioacchino Rossini
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