Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
More popularly known as Mozart, was one of the greatest composers in history. He composed more than 600 pieces, including famous symphonies, operas, choral works, and a four-chord melody. This music has influenced modern pop and rock music. In fact, it is Mozart's composition of "The Four Seasons" that gave rise to the term pop music.
Early life
The Early life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began when he was just six years old. He was already a talented musician and wowed royalty when he played for them. Leopold and his sister traveled throughout Europe and performed for the aristocracy. The royal patrons paid them with valuable trinkets. The family also had a family dog and several other pets, including a grasshopper and birds.
Career
The career of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a fascinating one, as his compositions have spanned the genres of music. His father Leopold was a violinist and became the Archbishop of Salzburg's assistant concertmaster in 1724. Mozart's father, who was also a composer, recognized his son's talent at an early age. By 1763, he was Vice-Kapellmeister and an accomplished musician.
Marriage
Maria Constanze Cäcilia Josepha Johanna Aloysia Mozart, a trained singer, was married twice to composer Wolfgang Amadeus. The couple had six children, four of whom were born in Vienna. Maria Constanze had several previous relationships before marrying Mozart, including a brief marriage to a German composer. Mozart was a renowned singer who became famous for his arias.
Mismanagement of money
The chronic financial problems of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have been explained by many biographers. His extravagant lifestyle and mismanagement of his family's finances are blamed for the composer's financial woes. Mozart was also a billiards and gambling addict who was not particularly adept at business. The opera composer was unable to cater to the tastes of the people of Vienna and was often seen as childish and impulsive.
Requiem Mass
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem Mass, K. 427, is a monumental work of late classical music, which follows several norms of the late eighteenth century. Mozart's Requiem begins with an eight-part chorus, which he left almost entirely unfinished. He continues with a choral Osanna and Benedictus and builds in its use of soloists over the course of the work.
