Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Life and Musical Career Flashcards
How is Mozart’s life divided?
in 4 periods
What are Mozart’s life periods?
<b>Salzburg,
Vienna,
Final Year</b>
When was Mozart’s <b>Salzburg Period</b>?
1761 - 1781
where was Mozart appointed concertmaster (unpaid) on 1769 during his <b>Salzburg Period</b>?
court where <b>Leopold</b> was employed
Who was the new archbishop that granted Mozart a salary on 1771 during his <b>Salzburg Period</b>?
<b>Hieronymus von Colloredo</b>
Why was Mozart reinstated vy the court during his <b>Salzburg Period</b>?
his relationship with <b>Hieronymus von Colloredo</b> became antagonistic
Where did Mozart extensively visit during his <b>Salzburg Period</b>?
Italy
What awards did Mozart receive while in Italy during his <b>Salzburg Period</b>?
two diplomas from <b>Açademia Filarmonica (Bologna and Verona)</b>
Which other places did Mozart tour during his <b>Salzburg Period</b>?
Munich,
Augsberg,
Mannheim,
Paris
Where did Mozart’s mother die on 1778 during his <b>Salzburg Period</b>?
with him on tour in Paris
Why did Mozart’s passion for opera fuel on 1779 during his <b>Salzburg Period</b>?
success of <i>Idomeneo</i> in Munich
Why did Mozart request a dismissal from the Archbishop during his <b>Salzburg Period</b>?
dissatisfied in Salzburg
When was Mozart’s <b>Vienna Period</b>?
1781 - 1791
Why did Mozart move to Vienna during his <b>Vienna Period</b>?
he hoped for an official position at the <b>imperial court of Joseph II</b>
How was Mozart’s financial situation in his <b>Vienna Period</b>?
prosperous, but lived beyond his means