L1: CLASSICAL MUSIC Flashcards

1
Q

A child prodigy gifted with photographic memory, perfect pitch
and the ability to play multiple instruments. Born in Salzburg,
Austria in January 27, 1756

A

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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2
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• Died at the age of 35, December 5, 1791
• He is a violin virtuoso

A

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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3
Q

Mozart appeared in public as a keyboard performer

A

1761

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4
Q

He traveled with his siter to Bavaria

A

1762

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5
Q

He composed his first opera, La Finta Semplica

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1770

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6
Q

He composed the solo motet, Exsultate and Jubilate (K 165
might be included)

A

1773

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7
Q

He wrote his first italian opera, La Finta Giardiniera

A

1775

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8
Q

He turned his efforts to composing piano concertos

A

1776

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9
Q

He composed ballet music and a new symphony in Paris

A

1778

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10
Q

He composed the opera titles, Idomeneo

A

1781

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11
Q

He played his
last piano concerto

A

1791

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12
Q

Beethoven arrived in Vienna to study with Mozart

A

1878

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13
Q

His father was a successful musician,

A

Loepold

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14
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Mother of Wolfgang Amadeus mozart

A

Anna Maria Pertl Mozart.

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15
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Only sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Maria Anna, nicknamed Nannerrl

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16
Q

An Austrian music composer

A

Franz Joseph Haydn

17
Q

composed, which reflected his humor

A

The Surprise Symphony

18
Q

• At the age of 5, Franz was asked to join in a choir
• At 8 years old, he was enlisted at _________

A

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

19
Q

He was commissioned by

A

Esterhazy family
(A Hungarian noble family) for 30 Years

20
Q

He composed two oratorios

A

“The Creation” in 1798
and “The Seasons” in 1801

21
Q

• He is a keyboard and violinist
• His works inspired mozart, and the music genre itself
• He is the father of Symphony and the String Quartet

A

Franz Joseph Haydn