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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

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) 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 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 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, choral music, chamber music, piano music, vocal music