Keyboard Composers of the 18th Century

Welcome back to Between the Barlines! I am your host, Dr. Maeve Berry. I am really excited about this episode because we are going to highlight some key keyboard composers in the classical period as well as chat about the invention of the piano! Something we’ve learned this season is that the classical period was a time obsessed with clarity, balance, and expressive nuance—qualities the piano was born to deliver. And with this new invention of the piano, expressivity not just in taking time but also in articulation and dynamic was a HUGE change! Early champions of keyboard music during this time included C. P. E. Bach, Muzio Clementi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,