Classical music

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, a composer himself, the greater attention was paid to Wolfgang. Wolfgang soon began to demonstrate signs of excelling beyond his father’s…

four-part, 18-hour Ring Cycle, as well as for his anti-semitic writings, which, posthumously, made him a favorite of Adolf Hitler. There is evidence that Wagner's music was played at the Dachau concentration camp to "re-educate" the prisoners. As a young boy, Wagner attended school in Dresden, Germany. He did not show aptitude in music and, in fact, his teacher said he would "torture the piano in a most abominable fashion." But he was ambitious from a young age. When he was 11 years old, he…

Thomas Jefferson “Every human being must be viewed according to what it’s good for, for no person is perfect, no not one. And were we to love none who had imperfections, this world would be a desert for our love.” Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, near Shadwell on April 13 1743. His earliest memory was being carried on a soft, fluffy pillow, by one of his father’s slaves, at the early age of two. His mom, Jane Randolph Jefferson, was known as an…

Stevie Wonder, one musician that sees the world through music, not eyes. Stevie went through many hard times with his disability. He overcame his disabilities by doing what he loves most. From Singing to Harmonica to Piano, Stevie showed how much he loved the vocal and instrumental arts. Stevie was blind his entire life. The young super star was born May 13,1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. By the age of 13 he began to sing to his hearts content. He attended Detroit, Public Schools. Growing up was…

He even ends up being late for his own performance and only realizes this when he hears his music being played without him! One of my favorite parts of the movie is in the first few scenes. It is funny to hear an older Salieri tell the story of when he first saw Mozart. In the movie he had asked the question “Does talent like that show on the face…

Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, on December 16, 1770. He was the eldest of three children of Johann and Maria Magdalena van Beethoven. At an early age, van Beethoven took an interest in music and his father taught him day and night, on returning to the house from music practice or the tavern. Without a doubt, the child was gifted and his father Johann envisioned creating a new Mozart, a child prodigy. On March 26th 1778, at the age of 7 ½, Ludwig Van Beethoven gave his first…

Essay 2 Many will say Beethoven influenced the course of musical events more than anyone. The music he has left behind is still influence musicians today. In 1770 he was born in Germany, died in Austria at the age of 57. He became deaf before he died, but that did not spot him from composing music. His work took time to complete and look than the other composers at his time. Throughout his career he completed nine symphonies, nine concert overtures, nine piano concertos, one violin concerto,…

traveling before finally settling in Vienna, Austria with his wife Constanze Weber. Genres: During his time Mozart was able to compose music in almost every single genre of the time. Three genres that he is well known for are symphonies, operas and concertos. Biography: Mozart’s compositions of symphonies, operas and concertos, fit in well with the classical music of the time. From the early age of around six years old he was…

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. Mozart was born on January 27th, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria. He is the son of Leopold Mozart and Anna Maria Mozart. Mozart had seven siblings,…

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…