Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 1

In what year was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born and in what year did he die?

Answer 1

1756- 1791

Question 2

What musical era was he part of?

Answer 2

The classical era 1750 -1820. Famous composers include Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven.

Question 3

What was typical in music from this era?

Answer 3

Form structure was more valued over expression.

Question 4

Where was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from?

Answer 4

Austria

Question 5

What sorts of music did he compose?

Answer 5

He composed over 600 works and explored many genres of music including 50 symphonies, 20 operas, 20 concertos, 27 pieces of chamber music, 40 violin sonatas and 20 piano sonatas.

Question 6

Who did he influence in his works?

Answer 6

Beethoven, his student Hummel. It is standard to study Mozart’s works for future classical musicians.

Question 7

What are some of his most famous works?

Answer 7

The magic flute, the marriage of Figaro and Rondo Alla Turca