Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
... Literature Review ※Wolfgang Amadues Mozart was born in Salzburg in Austria, the son of Leopold. ... ※Mozart was among the most versatile of all composers; he wrote masterpieces in all the musical forms of his time. ... Moreover, ※in 1776 Mozart turned his attention to the piano concerto, writing four very different works. ... ※Throughout his life, Mozart learned form other composer. ... 1 The life of the Mozart Mozart showed him exceptional musical precocious when he was 3 years old and after the performance tour, he became very famous and was described as a music prodigy. ... 2 The music of the Mozart Mozart knew his own talent very much, and also thought his music was perfect. ... 3 The composition of the Mozart During his short lifetime 每 35 years, the number of Mozart＊s work was unbelievable. ... 4 The composers influenced to Mozart Although the Mozart was very proud with his talent, he also had learnt a lot thing from the J. ... 5 The composers influenced by Mozart There are a lot of composer influenced by Mozart, for example, Beethoven, Schubert and etc. they were great influence in Mozart＊s form and stylist. With a totally different living atmosphere and characteristic with Mozart, why they would be influenced by him? INTRODUTION Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, he was the one of the world＊s greatest composer. ... Mozart was considered one of the most brilliant composer and musician in classical period. ... 1 THE LIFE OF THE MOZART On January 27th, 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. As a child prodigy, Mozart showed his talented from the beginning of his life when he was a young boy. ... On Mozart＊s first visit to Milan, he was commissioned to write an opera seria 每 that is a serious opera in Italian on a heroic subject. After 1773, Haydn gave a big impact to Mozart on his string quartets. From 1775 to 1780, Mozart was mainly based in Salzburg, working with the low payment. ... They consisted of piano sonatas, symphonies and operas seria, which included the Idomeneo (the most famous opera seria written by Mozart). After his marriage, Mozart had achieved the most successful period in his music. ... However, it was too late for Mozart. ... ※The cause of his death was uncertain, rumours that Mozart had been poisoned abounded in Vienna after his death, many suggesting that his rival Antonio Salieri was responsible. ... 2 THE MUSIC OF THE MOZART ※In the course of his short life 每 35 years 每 Mozart wrote over 600 pieces of music in all the forms and styles of his day§ (Thompson, 1996). ... From this point of view, we can found that the preciseness of Mozart＊s music. ... The development of Mozart＊s music has a great dependent on his circumstances in life. ... Mozart＊s work is skillfully made, for instances, ※all his music sings: even his instrumental melodies seem to grow out of the human voice and mysterious harmonies bring dark moods that contrast with the lyricism§ (Kamien, 1994). ... 3 THE COMPOSITION OF THE MOZART Mozart was an important contributor to all main genre of music such as opera, symphony, concerto, sonata, string quartet, religious work, chamber music and other instrumental and vocal work. ... 1 MOZART＊S SYMPHONIES Mozart had completed 41 symphonies during his life. ... However, Mozart expanded the form of symphony, pushing it to its limits within the classical frameworks he inherited, and laying the foundation for the supreme achievements of Beethoven. ... Consequently, these two symphonies still remain as the Mozart＊s most famous symphonies. ... 2 MOZART＊S OPERAS ※Mozart was a master of opera§ (Kamien, 1994). In Mozart＊s operas, it provided something extra special. ... Within the opera, we can find the complexity and humanity of Mozart＊s soul. Furthermore, Mozart＊s opera was more dramatic and elegant if compared to the other composers, for example, Handel. Of Mozart＊s 17 completed operas, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and The Magic Flute are Mozart＊s most famous opera. ... This opera is based on the Mozart scenario, which attacked the aristocracy and critically influenced opinion as France moved toward revolution. ... ※Don Giovanni§ remains a unique creation in Mozart＊s opera repertoire. ... Out of all Mozart＊s opera, ※The Magic flute§ is the best. ... 3 MOZART＊S PIANO CONCERTOS AND PIANO SONATA In the early classical period, concertos of Haydn represent a tiny and relatively insignificant fraction of his output.