History

To better appreciate the music of the Classical Period, a general knowledge of the times puts the music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven into proper context.

TIMELINE OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD

To understand why the city of Vienna became known for its music and attracted composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, we need to learn a little about 
THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE.

To fully appreciate the music of Beethoven for its revolutionary innovations, it helps to know a little about how he was influenced by THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.