Help! When did the mid-classical period begin?

[muz1kraz]

 I need to know FAST - as I am preparing programme notes for my FLCM exam...

 when had the mid-classical period?

   And can one say that Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata be written during that time?

I really need the answer - much appreciation to all those who reply!

[ryanyee]

the waldstein is a classical and romantic period composition. mid-classical might be around 1730-1780? approximately only.

[slobone]

I've never heard that expression before, I think your teacher made it up. But I suppose you could say 1800-182x is late classical, so I guess mid-classical would be 1780-1800, late Mozart through early Beethoven. I don't think it's a terribly useful term.

[thalbergmad]

The Turin Shroud is easier to date than this.

I however do agree with Slobone.

Thal

[gyzzzmo]

I need to know FAST - as I am preparing programme notes for my FLCM exam...

 when had the mid-classical period?

   And can one say that Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata be written during that time?

I really need the answer - much appreciation to all those who reply!

These types of questions are a very good reason why people shouldnt do theory :p

[muz1kraz]

Well, thanks anyway. 

[slobone]

Well, thanks anyway. 

Did you find out what the right answer was?

[ryanyee]

no. obviously. im answering for u. how helpful of me eh?

[piano_ant]

I guess you mean Beethoven's Middle period, as this is the only context I've heard this term applied to. The Waldstein sonata IS in his middle period, but it doesn't start it. His 3rd symphony is the work that kicks off the second period. Expanded sonata forms, increased orchestral dynamics and new orchestration, and Beethoven's big, grand, and emotion charged middle period. I think the tempest may have been the start of his middle period, but don't hold me to that, as I'm really not sure. Hope this helps!

[thierry13]

the waldstein is a classical and romantic period composition. mid-classical might be around 1730-1780? approximately only.

The whole classical period begins at 1950 ... the middle of it would be before the beginning  Haha, I think not. Mid-classical would actually kinda start around 1780 I guess ... or even later.