Amadeus

Anna Maria gave birth to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on January 27, 1756. When he was younger, Mozart watched his father, Leopold, teach his sister, Maria Anna, how to play piano. At the age of three, he became a child prodigy. During his childhood, his family traveled around Europe. While on those trips, Maria Anna and Wolfgang performed as prodigies. Mozart became employed as a court musician by Prince-Archbishop Hieronymus Colloredo in 1773. He had the chance to work in many genres: symphonies,…

Born in the lands of Salzburg, Austria in 1756 came a prodigy man with intelligence to music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a serious musical composer in the classical period (1750-1800). Although he had a short life, he produced symphonies, Concertos (Piano, Violin, and Horn), Piano Solos, Violin Music, Sonatas, Trios, Quartet, Sacred music, and operas throughout his life (Gilbert). He had forty-one symphonies, operas such as The Marriage of Figaro, concertos, chamber works, and a Requiem Mass.…

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…

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Vienna on January 27, 1756. He was born to a mother, father, and sister. There were more children, but no one lived past childhood. Wolfgang was a determined and musically smart little boy. He knew what he was doing behind a set of piano keys. He was a prodigy to say the least. He accomplished more in a lifetime then most could in two lifetimes. Over the course of his thirty-five years on earth he composed around 600 compositions. Mozart’s family…

In the case of Amadeus Mozart, the fact that he was going to influence music in today’s date became apparent throughout his childhood. His music became very famous and thanks to the imitations that other people created of his work, his music style still lingers with us…

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Born to Leopold Mozart and Anna Maria Mozart on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria, Wolfang Amadeus Mozart was only the 2nd of seven children born to survive infancy. His older sister Maria Anna Mozart (Nannerl) born July 30, 1751 preceded him in birth. As children, both Mozart and Maria Anna were considered gifted musical prodigies in the eye of the Classical Era of music. Although both had the full benefit of the musical education bestowed upon them by their father,…

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Composer: Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, better known as just Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Composer’s life span: Born in January 27, 1756 and died in December 5, 1791 Location: Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria, son of Leopold Mozart and Anna Maria Perti. Mozart was raised in Salzburg, Austria along with his only sister Maria Anna. Mozart did a good amount of traveling before finally settling in Vienna, Austria with his wife Constanze Weber. Genres:…

It is widely believed the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most prolific writing years were from 1780 to 1791. From 1780 to 1782, Mozart ‘s first two successful operas were composed and later, his most enduring operas would be written. There would be several years between these two opera’s and his last three operas created in the last couple years of his life Mozart’s opera career started in 1780 while still in Salzburg, but it was not until his break from the Archbishop Colorado’s service in…

In today’s day and age, many great and successful composers have been forgotten. However, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is not one of them. His name and his reputation have lived on through the centuries. In his 35 years of life Mozart composed over 600 with many still listened to today. He is famous for big symphonies, operas, music sung by quires, music on the piano, and much more. Mozart’s talents are endless and he has been a huge influence in classical music and still inspires people today.…

masterwork I’ve settled on studying the life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. I’ve chosen him due to how legendary Mozart has been to the musical industry, and how ridiculous of lifestyle he lived. I will be covering Mozart’s life, and analyzing his composition Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, first movement. Mozart’s work was inspiring and his influences can be traced back into other musical timer periods after the classical period. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, or better known as just Mozart, is a…