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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791)

Mozart – part of the Classical period • • • Graceful, detailed elaboration Light,

Mozart – part of the Classical period • • • Graceful, detailed elaboration Light, flowing melodies Short, simple phrases Use of dance rhythms Variety and contrast were used

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791) • Born in Salzburg, Austria

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791) • Born in Salzburg, Austria

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791) • Sound of trumpet would send him from room

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791) • Sound of trumpet would send him from room screaming. • Didn’t like flute either • Was Compulsive. When he was learning math, he would fill the whole room (walls, floors, furniture) with numbers using chalk • On a visit to France, proposed to Marie Antoinette at the age of 7!

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791) • Considered a child prodigy • Began playing harpsichord

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791) • Considered a child prodigy • Began playing harpsichord at age 4 • Began writing music at age 5 • At the age of 5, began touring Europe with his family playing harpsichord • Wrote his first opera at the age of 11

Mozart’s music • Opera was his favorite • Most famous operas – The Marriage

Mozart’s music • Opera was his favorite • Most famous operas – The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, Cosi fan tutte (Thus Do They All) • Eine kleine Nachtmusik • Can be translated as “a little night music” or “a small serenade” • Written for chamber ensemble of 2 violins, viola & cello with optional double bass

Mozart’s music • Variations on “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” • Also wrote symphonies, concertos,

Mozart’s music • Variations on “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” • Also wrote symphonies, concertos, choral music, chamber music, piano music, vocal music