European Chamber Music History

1. Describe the changing role of patronage in the development of chamber music from the Baroque period through the 19th century. How did the shift from church to nobility to amateur musicians affect the style and accessibility of the music?

2. Which composer popularized the piano trio as a genre of chamber music?

3. Which composer is credited with establishing the string quartet (two violins, viola, and cello) as a standard chamber music ensemble? A) Johann Sebastian Bach B) Arcangelo Corelli C) Joseph Haydn D) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart