W.A.

Mozart
By: Yonlada Nawilaijaroen (Mai)
Supichaya Nobnom (Pizza)
1209
Background Information
Salzburg

● Birthdate: January 27, 1756

● Date of death: December 5, 1791

● Place of Birth: Salzburg, Austria

● Place of Death: Vienna, Austria

Vienna

● Period of music: Classical Music in the

late 18th century

Background Information
● 1759: Began to take harpsichord lessons
at the age of three.

● 1761: Started composing music at

the age of six.

Interesting Facts
● The name Amadeus means
‘Love of God’.

● He was left - handed.

● He began to perform in different

countries in Europe when he was 6 years old
○ Locations visited: The Imperial Court
in Vienna and Prague, Courts in
Munich, Paris, and London.
Interesting Facts
● People suspected him of being a dwarf
because his playing was too good.

● He owned many types of pets; a dog,

a starling, a canary, and a horse.

● He was an extravagant spender, causing

him to have financial problems.

● It takes approximately 202 hours to listen

to all Mozart’s music.
Instruments
● Main Instrument: Piano ● Other Instruments: Organ, Violin
Life Influences
● Main Influence: Father ● Other Influences: Johann Christian Bach
and other composers
 Types of Music written by Mozart

19 Piano Sonatas 27 Piano Concertos Chamber Music

41 Symphonies 16 Operas Orchestral Pieces

5 Compositions by W.A. Mozart
Marriage of Figaro
● Opus: K.492
● Year of Composition: 1786
● Opera
● 1st Performance was in Vienna
● 4 acts
Sonata for Piano Four-Hands
● Opus: K.521
● Year of Composition: 1786
● 3 movements:
○ I. Adagio — Allegro di
molto
○ II. Andante
○ III. Allegro
● Piano Four Hands - Two players
play on a single piano
Symphony No.41 (Jupiter symphony)
● Opus: K.551
● Year of Composition: 1786
● 4 movements:
○ I. Allegro vivace
○ II. Andante cantabile
○ III. Menuetto: Allegretto
○ IV. Molto Allegro
● Nickname “Jupiter Symphony” was given by
Johann Peter Saloman
○ Jupiter - God for ancient Rome, who is
full of energy
Clarinet Quintet in A major
● Opus: K.581
● Year of Composition: 1789
● 4 movements:
○ I. Allegro
○ II. Larghetto
○ III. Menuetto
○ IV. Allegretto con variazioni
● Created for one clarinet and a string
quartet (two violins, a viola and a cello)
The Magic Flute
● Opus: K.620
● Year of Composition: 1791
● Opera
○ Include both singing and
spoken dialogue
● 1st Performance was in Vienna
● 2 acts
 Compare and Contrast
Name of the Period of Style Instruments Used Movements/ Acts
Compositions History

Marriage of Figaro 1786 Classical Voices, Mixed Chorus, Orchestra 4 Acts

The Magic Flute 1791 Classical Voices, Mixed Chorus, Orchestra 2 Acts

Symphony No. 41 1788 Classical Orchestra: 4 movements:

Flute, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns,
('Jupiter') in C major
2 Trumpets, Timpani, Strings

Clarinet Quintet in 1789 Classical Clarinet, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello 4 movements:

A major

Sonata for Piano 1786 Classical Piano 3 movements:

Four-Hands in C major,
K. 521
Opinions about the Chosen Composition
“Symphony No. 41 ('Jupiter') in C major : 1st movement - Allegro vivace”
This is the last and longest symphony that W.A. Mozart composed before he died.
The first movement is called Allegro Vivace, which is defined as fast and lively.
The exposition starts with two patterns, both of them contrast beautifully. At the
beginning, a loud and abrupt sound is introduced, then followed by a softer
response. The pattern is in the key of C major and repeated twice. It is later
developed into a sound similar to a military march. The next transition is in G
major. This part contains a short pause with a sudden loud sound coming after.
The pause helps to grab the audience’s attention very well, as it creates a little
tension and curiosity. Not only building more attraction to this piece, the
combination of each pause also allows the audience to think and wonder about
what sound is going to be played next. Eventually, it becomes dramatic due to the
increase of different dynamics. The description explained above are the elements
that help to emphasize liveliness and power within this composition of Symphony
No.41, causing it to stand out from the other symphonies.
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