Classical Music Er Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

On January 27, 1756, Salzburg, Austria was graced with the birth of one of the most influential composers of the Classical Music Era; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Parents; Leopold and Maria Mozart struggled to have a son, making Wolfgang the only sole surviving son. Leopold was a successful composer, violinist and concert assistant. Wolfgang’s older sister, Maria Anna was taught by their father to play piano. Through observation and fascination at the young age of 3 Wolfgang began to master the concepts of chords and melodies. As he became older, Maria Anna and Wolfgang were tutored by their father and soon conquered many instruments. At the age of 5, Wolfgang wrote his first composition with the musical instruments violin and clarinet. Leopold starting touring with his children and other family members starting in Bavaria in Munich. While touring Wolfgang was able to meet many composers and noblemen. His meeting with Johann Christian Bach; Bach’s youngest son, was the most influential in his later works. As family members began to fall ill the tour slowly came to a halt. Unwilling to stop Leopold …show more content…
Who knew that people actually named their kids Wolfgang? As I began to research him I realized we shared a number of thing in common. First we share birthdays. Maybe this was a coincident that he was assigned to me or maybe that is what Professor Neil based his pairing off of. Secondly we shared the same mental state of mind when it comes to money. I can’t lie and say I don’t go on a buying spree when I get money as does Mozart. We both like the finer things in life as do many others. Lastly we share the same drive. Even when Mozart was sick he was determine to finish his last piece. I feel that same way when I order a medium supreme pizza. Not only do I feel that way about food but also I feel that regardless of my circumstances I have to finish. I truly enjoyed reading and watching videos about Mr. Wolfgang Amadeus