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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Questions about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, an extremely talented Austrian composer during the Classical Period. Although he led a short life, he certainly made an impact in the history of music.

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How did Anna Maria Mozart die?

She died in Paris, of an undisclosed illness, in early July 1778. Sources do not say what the illness was, but it evidently was serious. Leopold Mozart believed his son Wolfgang should have taken better care of her, since she was with Wolfgang in Paris while he searched for work, and when she fell ill, he did not do enough to help her (in Leopold's opinion).

What was the history of Mozart's Twinkle twinkle little star variations?

The theme of Mozart's set of 12 variations, K 265 is the French children's song "Ah! Vous derai-je Maman." The tune has been used for many English songs including "Twinkle-Twinkle", "Baa Baa Black Sheep" and the "Alphabet song".

Why did poulenc compose his flute sonata?

The Flute Sonata by Francis Poulenc , for flute and piano , was written in 1957. It is dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge , an American patron of chamber music. Poulenc composed it for the flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal , and he and Rampal gave the première in June 1957 at the Strasbourg Music Festival . It is now one of Poulenc's best known works and is a prominent feature in 20th century flute repertoire.

What is sonata rondo and give the meaning?

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Rondo or Rondó means "round". This movement is a "circle" that has different themes (and their developments).

What can you do if your stepdaughter's mother is trying to pressure her to live with her instead of with her father like she wants too?

Nothing. It is not your place to add your two cents. It is between the girl and her mother. You can just be a good listener if your stepdaughter wants to talk, but keep your nose out of it. No matter how much you love her, it is not your place to get too involved.

When did Wolfgang Weyrauch die?

Wolfgang Weyrauch died on November 7, 1980, in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany.