Why Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is considered the Greatest Musical Genius for all time, and all tastes. Music at its best.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Not just a pretty face.
How Mozart brought immortality to Vienna.
A small sample of Heaven. Mozart Piano Concerto no 21.
Mementos of a genius.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Not just a pretty face.
Of all the great composers, who have brought beauty through music to the generations, the name of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), must surely stand out.
The sheer volume of his compositions, over 600 works including 41 symphonies and 27 piano concertos, is enough to take ones breath away with amazement; and then when we consider the exquisite beauty of sound that comes from every composition that he penned, it is like being given a glimpse of Paradise.
And yet though the perception of Mozart is that of an eighteenth century doll like figure, the real man was far from being a marionette.
He was born in Salzburg in Austria, and from the age of five he was composing music. He travelled widely throughout Europe during his formative years, and by virtue of his brilliant talent, he was welcomed in all the highest circles. He even played before Queen Marie Antoinette, when she was still a Grand Duchess in Vienna.
He was employed by The Archbishop of Salzburg when he was only seventeen. This was in the days when even brilliant composers were only considered to be servants. This was a situation that the young Mozart found very irksome.
Eventually he got the sack. Legend has it that he was literally kicked out of the palace by the archbishop's steward.
In this way Count Arco, (the steward) gained his place in history, as the man who planted his boot on the posterior of genius. What a way to be remembered.
How Mozart brought immortality to Vienna.
Eventually our composer ended up living in Vienna. Some of his most sublime works were composed there.
"The Marriage of Figaro" is one opera that was immediately successful, and has continued to be a favourite ever since.
In 1782 he married Constanze Weber. They had a very happy marriage, with six children. Unfortunately only two of their children survived.
Because The Mozart’s tended to live beyond their means, and because income for artists in those days was uncertain, they never became very wealthy. There was no system of royalties, like there is nowadays. It is estimated that if Mozart got royalties for every time his music is played today, he would be a very wealthy man indeed.
In 1791 the great composer fell ill. He was working on his famous requiem when he died, so it remained unfinished.
He was so poor that he was buried in a pauper’s unmarked grave.
Although his life was very up and down, the beauty of his music has given him immortality, like few others in history.
A small sample of Heaven. Mozart Piano Concerto no 21.
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msorensson.
I love classical music, and Mozart is just so enjoyable, and he was a bit of a character as well.
Thanks for visiting.
A lovely tribute to a remarkable composer who died much too young. Thank you, christopher, and thanks also for including the video - one of my favorites, too.
Salzburg is very proud of Mozart. I know because on almost every other block, a citizen will point to a flat where Mozart once lived. Guess he moved around a lot. :)
Thanks drjb. I think he probably did.
I love Mozart. Thanks for a wonderful hub. His work is genius that will live forever. It is truly a pity that he died so young, and that genius costs the creator so very much, personally.
Thanks Paradise.
At least, nowadays, most of us can listen to his music.
Hi christopheranton, I never really cared for opera, so I haven't paid much attention to Mozart. However, one day many many years ago, I saw a production of "The Magic Flute," and heard the queen's aria from the first act - words couldn't express it. Likewise, I don't care for poetry either. One day though, I read Shakespeare's "Who is Sylvia" - well, need I say anything else. Even if you don't like opera or poetry, Shakespeare and Mozart don't count...LOL
Thanks for posting and take care of yourself
John
John to be honest with you, I'm not sure that I would enjoy sitting through a whole opera. I tried Carmen on television once, but three hours is just too much.
But that said, some of the very best, most moving, and exciting music is to be found in operas, it's just the boring bits in between that are the problem.
Speaking of "The Queen of The Night" this is her second aria.
Worth listening too if you have got a minute.
Thank you for the youtube link. I'm familiar with the whole opera, it's one of my favorites. The music is out of this world. Shaw once said that only a god could have written music like this....
Your're welcome John.
I had to check out this HUB and it is not surprising that it was written by my favorite HUB writer. I hoped you would drop in at least one song to listen to and yep--there it was and it made my day. I had to click on a few of the ads so it looks like adsnse is going to chalk up a few $ for your account. He was arguably the greatest writer of all time.
You are too kind Reynold. Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. The music is beautiful,, although it does remind me of that great horror film, "Rosemary's Baby".
msorensson Level 3 Commenter 16 months ago
He is my favorite composer. Thank you for writing about him.