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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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What was Salieri's position at the court in Vienna?

Saleri position was not very high but he still managed to be the court composer of the Emperor of Austria.

What music period did Mozart play in?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Austria, 1756-1791) was born in the Classical Period (1750-1825), when composers wrote music by playing a melody on the right hand, and playing an accompaniment on the left hand.

What is an opera buffa that Mozart wrote?

Don Giovanni

Don Giovanni has elements of opera buffa, but he called it a dramma giocosa, or a humorous drama. Cosi Fan Tutte is an opera buffa by Mozart.

How do you write a piano concerto?

I have written a piano concerto. It took a long time. I rewrote it over and over, throwing a lot away.

I started with the big picture before the details. I had a simple musical idea and a formal outline before writing the music.

I wrote the kind of music that I understand well and enjoy hearing.

What did Mozart really look like?

He was reported by the tenor Michael Kelley to have been short, thin, and rather pale. Kelley noted that he was completely unremarkable aside from large and intense eyes and rather thick, unruly blonde hair. His complexion was pitted with some scars from childhood smallpox, and he had a rather large, aquiline nose.

When was Wolfgang-Amadeus Mozart alive?

He was born 27 January 1756 and died 5 December 1791 aged 35

Where does Anna live from 18 kids in counting?

Anna did live in Florida, but she now lives with Joshua in Fayetville, Arkansas.

What caused Mozart death?

The cause of Mozart's death cannot be determined with certainty. His death record listed "hitziges Frieselfieber" ("severe miliary fever", referring to a rash that looks like millet seeds), a description that does not suffice to identify the cause as it would be diagnosed in modern medicine.

What is leaser treatment for eye to clear eye number?

Its laser treatment dear.. A therapy done to clear eye number. Means to make your eye sight 6/6 in quick time my laser treatment or therapy so you don't have to wear glasses after that.

How many of each what musical genres did Mozart compose operas symphonies piano concertos?

Mozart was a prolific composer. He composed all of the above - operas, symphonies and piano concertos - as well as songs and serenades, canons, piano sonatas, string quartets and quintets, chamber music, masses, dances and divertimentos.

Traditionally, Mozart is believed to have composed 41 symphonies, but that figure has recently been revised to 68. He wrote 27 piano concertos, five known violin concertoes (possibly several more), four horn concertoes and at least 8 other concertoes.

Mozart also composed 23 known operas.

Who or what influenced Haydn?

Haydn was very much influenced by developments made by Bach's son (C.P.E.Bach). Some major influences for Haydn included Johann Stamitz, Antonio Vivaldi and Handel. After hearing the work of Handel hadyn was inspired to try writing vocal music. Hope this helps! :)

What do you know about Mozart K 491?

Piano concerto no. 24 in c minor completed on 24 March 1786. One of only 2 in a minor key with second movement in E flat and variation finale. Finest of all M's works in this genre.

What happened to the fourth and fifth children of Mozart's?

Of Mozart's six children, only two survived infancy...Karl Thomas Mozart and Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart. I'm not sure of the order in which they were born.

Did Mozart complete his first composition until the age of 40?

On the contrary, Mozart composed his first piece of music at about age 5 or 6. There is a rumour that his first piece was "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" but he did not compose that song.