The Viennese School of Composing

1740-1825

The "Viennese School" is responsible for some of today's most popular classical music. This school of composers operated during the Classical Period (1740-1825), and they are responsible for many of the enormous changes that were made to musical style in that time period.

Vienna has always been a very important place as far as music is concerned, and during the Classical Period musicians from all over the world flocked to Vienna in hopes of finding fame and fortune. Unfortunately, many of these musicians and composers did not gain this fame until after their deaths.

The composers that made up the Viennese School made vast changes to the style of popular music, as well as changes to instrumentation. The arrangements that people could enjoy became more diverse, while at all times maintaining certain similar characteristics.