How Did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Become So Popular Music?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, commonly referred to as Mozart was born in Austria during the 18th century. Leopold and Anna Maria Mozart gave birth to Wolfgang Amadeus on January 27th 1756. (“Wolfgang Mozart") Wolfgang was born into a family that was not unfamiliar to the sounds of music. Leopold, Mozart’s father, was musically talented and enjoyed playing the violin and was not shy at introducing his children to music. Both Mozart and his sister Maria Anna began playing instruments. Therefore, from about the age of six years old it was obvious to Mozart’s family and his peers that he was musically gifted with his understanding of the complexities surrounding it ("Wolfgang Mozart").

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart baptized as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart lived from January 27, 1756 to December 5, 1791. Mozart was a very influential and prolific composer of more than 600 works, including symphonies, concertante, chamber, piano, opera, and choral music. Regarded as a child prodigy, Mozart composed and performed in the European courts from the age of five, and was engaged at the Salzburg court at 17. Mozart’s musical style can be classified as Classical, although he learned from many of his contemporaries throughout his musical career. In order to better understand Mozart’s genius it is best to begin looking at his earliest contributions to the musical world as a child. From there, an exploration of his

Mozart was a prolific and most influential composer of the classical era. As a mere toddler he began to observe his sister’s lessons with their father, developing a keen ear, and showing signs of surprising comprehension. His father, Leopold, was himself a successful composer, violinist and assistant concert master of the Salzburg Court. Both Mozart and his sister were tutored by their father, a dedicated and task-oriented pedagogue. Young Mozart progressed anon, excelling even above his father’s pedagogic genius. At the verdant age of six, he performed as a child prodigy at royal courts in London, Paris, and Zurich. Mozart’s youth was spent fully engaged in touring and performance. These tours were financed through donors and patrons. Through the years, and while abroad, Mozart met many accomplished musicians such as Johann

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of the greatest composers of the classical period. Mozart was bound to be successful after many achievements at a young age. At the age of 6 he could play the violin and the harpsichord, and he also perfected first sight. And Then at the age of eight he wrote his first symphony, than a couple years later at the age of eleven an oratorio and finally at the twelve an opera. To me that’s a really good resume its so remarkable how he could learn about music so much at a very young age. All of these achievements could not go unrecognized. The archbishop recognized him and gave him a job for his teenage years. But Mozart was too much to handle he wanted to write whatever he want and not the archbishop so he quit. After

This paper discusses Mozart's life, his compositions and his importance to the world and the world of music. It explains how Mozart's music is still some of the most popular classical music played today and his life is still studied because his music is so well known and liked.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the well-known composer is evidently mentioned in many places. Even people who do not have experience with musical instruments tend to hear his name everywhere. When he was 28, he published Sonata in A, K.331, 3rd movement: Rondo Alla Turca. Alla turca or Turkish March is popular and one of Mozart’s many famous pieces. He was also inspired by the Turkish Janissary Bands when he wrote this hence the name ‘ Alla Turca’ or ‘ Turkish March’. In this essay, we are going to discuss about the musical features - rhythm, melody and also musical features that played smaller parts like texture, timbre and characteristics of Alla Turca.

Wolfgang’s life was profoundly impacted by the history of his time, it allowed him to compose, play and direct music and eventually live freely, ultimately setting the stage for him to create some of the best music pieces to date.

The effects of Mozart on today’s society can be seen just about everywhere. In marketing, they play music to make the consumer want to buy their product. In restaurants, they play music to help the customer feel relaxed in their establishment. People listen to music while driving cars. It seems that music permeates almost every aspect of our everyday lives. When people think of the birth of modern music, they often think of classical music. And when people think of classical music, they think of Mozart. During the 18th century, the musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed a total number of six hundred and fifty works. When he was younger, he toured Europe with his father, Leopold, and his sister, Nannerl, playing for Europe’s elite of the time. He put forth some major musical contributions that shape modern music today (Fiero 324,326). Classical music is the great grandfather of all modern music. Some people enjoy

     Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s style unlike anyone else. Mozart was a master of counterpoint, fugue, and the other traditional compositional points of his day. He is also considered the best melody writer the world has ever known. Wolfgang perfected the grand forms of symphony, opera string quartet, and concerto made the classical period. “Mozart’s music is characterized by lucid ease and distinction of style....”2 Wolfgang wrote over 600 works which consisted of 21 stage and opera works, 15 masses, over 50 symphonies, 25 piano concertos, 12 violin concertos,27 concert arias, 17 piano sonatas, 26 string quartets, and many more. His operas range from comic baubles to tragic pieces. In his Requiem it illustrates the supreme vocal sounds in any of his work.

An old man named Antonio Salieri winds up in a refuge in the wake of cutting his throat and shouting that he executed Mozart. In the shelter, Father Vogler, a youthful minister, visits Salieri and urges him to admit the musings that are tormenting him. In light of the cleric's requests, Salieri starts a long story that starts in his youth and closures with Mozart's demise. As a young person, Salieri is enthusiastic about music, however his tyrannical father makes it unimaginable for him to seek after his fantasies.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a very inspiring composer. He is a magnificent pianist, and has written many admirable pieces of music. While developing an outstanding music career, Mozart had a good life.

Granted, the idea of preparing your child early for life is not a foreign idea. Sometime in 18th century, a famous musician that goes by the name Wolfgang Mozart received his musical education at a ripe age of four. At the age of 5 he was presented as a child prodigy and performed throughout Europe for his first musical tour. By age 6, Mozart was already performing for the Austrian royals at the Hall of Mirrors. Come to think of it, he started composing, singing, and playing for nobles before most kids started their education. It’s undeniable that Mozart had the talent, but he would not have known and exercised his genius without external guidance.

For centuries, musicians everywhere have wondered if anyone could produce a composition of the likes of Mozart, yet would include the innovation of someone like Haydn that combines a tonality and rhythm common to tribes of Papau New Guinea, war-torn Africa, and the early 80’s white-suburban Baltimore. The answer - David Hasseldorf.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was probably the greatest genius in Western musical history. He was born in Salzberg, Austria on January 27, 1756. The son of Leopold Mozart and his wife Anna Maria Pertl. Leopold was a successful composer and violinist and assistant concertmaster at the Salzberg court.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is known as one of the greatest classical composers of all time and the famous child prodigy. It is indeed a fact that Mozart was a genius in playing an instrument at a young age and was competent enough to perform in front of royalties. However, composing for Mozart is not ingenuity but instead a talent that was developed over time. There are many factors in Mozart’s life that led to his popularity today that is not just because of his talent.