Wolfgang Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Amadeus Mozart

A Musician that changed the A Musician that changed the worldworld’’s view on music. His legacy s view on music. His legacy will live on forever as his pieces will live on forever as his pieces

still touch our souls today.still touch our souls today.By: Kurtis ToolsonBy: Kurtis Toolson

Important DatesImportant Dates

Mozart was born January 27Mozart was born January 27,, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria. 1756 in Salzburg, Austria.

In December, 1769, Wolfgang, then age 13, and his father departed from In December, 1769, Wolfgang, then age 13, and his father departed from

Salzburg for Italy, leaving his mother and sister at home.Salzburg for Italy, leaving his mother and sister at home.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his father returned from their last stay in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his father returned from their last stay in

Italy in March, 1773. Italy in March, 1773.

In 1776, he turned his efforts toward piano concertos, culminating in the In 1776, he turned his efforts toward piano concertos, culminating in the

Piano Concerto Number 9 in E flat major in early 1777.  Piano Concerto Number 9 in E flat major in early 1777. 

Mozart died December 5, 1791 in Vienna, Austria.Mozart died December 5, 1791 in Vienna, Austria.

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FamilyFamily

Mozart was the only surviving son of Leopold and Maria Pertl Mozart. Mozart was the only surviving son of Leopold and Maria Pertl Mozart.

He had an older sister named Maria Anna and her nickname was Nannerl.He had an older sister named Maria Anna and her nickname was Nannerl.

Leopold worked as an assistant concert master at the Salzburg court. Leopold worked as an assistant concert master at the Salzburg court.

He also was a composer and violinist.He also was a composer and violinist.

Maria Pertl Mozart came from a middle class family which consisted of many Maria Pertl Mozart came from a middle class family which consisted of many

community leaders.community leaders.

Leapold taught his kids the piano, and always made the lessons really fun Leapold taught his kids the piano, and always made the lessons really fun

for them. He realized that they were super talented, especially Mozart.for them. He realized that they were super talented, especially Mozart.

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Early LifeEarly Life

Mozart was a muliti-insturmentalist and started playing in public at age 6Mozart was a muliti-insturmentalist and started playing in public at age 6

When her dad taught his sister nannerl at age 7 Mozart sat there and When her dad taught his sister nannerl at age 7 Mozart sat there and

mimicked her playing, and quickly caught on.mimicked her playing, and quickly caught on.

His dad noticed his childrenHis dad noticed his children’’s talents at their early age, and focused on their s talents at their early age, and focused on their

musical education.musical education.

When Mozart was 6 he went with his dad and sister on this big time child When Mozart was 6 he went with his dad and sister on this big time child

prodigy tour, to showcase their talents.prodigy tour, to showcase their talents.

Mozart frequently became ill and his performance schedule was often limitedMozart frequently became ill and his performance schedule was often limited

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Life as a Young Life as a Young ComposerComposer

At age 13 he left with his father on a two year Italian outing to display his At age 13 he left with his father on a two year Italian outing to display his

musical talents in front of as many people as possible.musical talents in front of as many people as possible.

He was hired on as an assistant concert master, but got annoyed with the He was hired on as an assistant concert master, but got annoyed with the

low pay, so he set off in search for better employment.low pay, so he set off in search for better employment.

He went on the quest with his mother, where she fell and died in 1778, He went on the quest with his mother, where she fell and died in 1778,

which was by far the lowest point of his ever so hard quest, where he also which was by far the lowest point of his ever so hard quest, where he also

struggled financially and had to sell personal items to survive and pay struggled financially and had to sell personal items to survive and pay

traveling expenses.traveling expenses.

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His Trials in ViennaHis Trials in Vienna

In March of 1782 Mozart was summoned by the Archbishop to Vienna, where he was In March of 1782 Mozart was summoned by the Archbishop to Vienna, where he was

offended because he was treated as a servant.offended because he was treated as a servant.

He decided to resign, and the archbishop didnHe decided to resign, and the archbishop didn’’t want to let him.t want to let him.

Mozart decided to live with friends and work as a freelance composer.Mozart decided to live with friends and work as a freelance composer.

He ended up falling in love with Fredolin WeberHe ended up falling in love with Fredolin Weber’’s daughter, which caused a bit of s daughter, which caused a bit of

confusion in the family. His father was against it at first, but then came to his confusion in the family. His father was against it at first, but then came to his

senses.senses.

They were finally married on August 4, 1782.They were finally married on August 4, 1782.

They had 6 children together, but only 2 survived past infancy.They had 6 children together, but only 2 survived past infancy.

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His Major InfluencesHis Major Influences

Mozart was very influenced by famous composers, such as Johannes Mozart was very influenced by famous composers, such as Johannes

Sebastian Bach and George Frederic Handel. Sebastian Bach and George Frederic Handel.

He became very interested through their works and pieces, which He became very interested through their works and pieces, which

influenced him into making many compositions in the baroque style.influenced him into making many compositions in the baroque style.

He also became good friends with Joseph Haydn.He also became good friends with Joseph Haydn.

In a 3 year period, he wrote 6 quartets dedicated to his beloved friend In a 3 year period, he wrote 6 quartets dedicated to his beloved friend

Haydn.Haydn.

They often performed together, whenever Haydn came to Vienna.They often performed together, whenever Haydn came to Vienna.

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His Way to FameHis Way to Fame

The Opera Die Entfuhrung, was MozartThe Opera Die Entfuhrung, was Mozart’’s catapult to success in Europe, as it became very s catapult to success in Europe, as it became very

famous. famous. http://youtu.be/DjU_1JcWW1s

He enjoyed living in one of the more illustrious apartments in Vienna, and lived a rather rich He enjoyed living in one of the more illustrious apartments in Vienna, and lived a rather rich

lifestyle with his wife Constanze and their children.lifestyle with his wife Constanze and their children.

He went to visit his father and sister, but they had a hard time accepting Constanze.He went to visit his father and sister, but they had a hard time accepting Constanze.

Mozart also became a freemason which ended up influencing much of his music.Mozart also became a freemason which ended up influencing much of his music.

One of his most successful years was 1784, where he performed many solos, and concerts, and One of his most successful years was 1784, where he performed many solos, and concerts, and

began to realize his place as one of the all time greats in music history, as he started to make a began to realize his place as one of the all time greats in music history, as he started to make a

catalog of all his work.catalog of all his work.

His famous lifestyle began to become a burden on him, as he slipped into financial difficultyHis famous lifestyle began to become a burden on him, as he slipped into financial difficulty

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The Later YearsThe Later Years

The emperor Joseph the second gave him a job so he wouldnThe emperor Joseph the second gave him a job so he wouldn ’’t leave Vienna for a better job.t leave Vienna for a better job.

His financial struggles continued, and he had to move his family from Vienna to see if their His financial struggles continued, and he had to move his family from Vienna to see if their

situation would better.situation would better.

In the last year of his life he was very active in his career. He composed two operas! The In the last year of his life he was very active in his career. He composed two operas! The

Clemency of Titus, and the Magic Flute Clemency of Titus, and the Magic Flute http://youtu.be/OP9SX7V14Z

http://youtu.be/9bg2nUmRj18

On October 14, 1791 He sent Constanze the last letter of his life, talking about how his On October 14, 1791 He sent Constanze the last letter of his life, talking about how his

arch rival Antonio Salieri came and watched his opera the magic flute, and were very arch rival Antonio Salieri came and watched his opera the magic flute, and were very

charming to him.charming to him.

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His DeathHis Death

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died December 5, 1792 at age 35.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died December 5, 1792 at age 35.

The cause of death is hard to tell, due to the lack of medical experience The cause of death is hard to tell, due to the lack of medical experience

back then, but they think it might have been caused by a fever.back then, but they think it might have been caused by a fever.

Barely anyone showed up to his funeral, and he was buried in a common Barely anyone showed up to his funeral, and he was buried in a common

grave.grave.

His memorial service was well attended.His memorial service was well attended.

His death came at a young age, even for the time period.His death came at a young age, even for the time period.

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His LegacyHis Legacy

Mozart was considered one of the greatest musicians and composers of all Mozart was considered one of the greatest musicians and composers of all

time at the time of his death.time at the time of his death.

His legacy still lives on to till this day. His legacy still lives on to till this day.

His music influenced many other musicians, such as the ever so famous His music influenced many other musicians, such as the ever so famous

Ludwig Beethoven. Ludwig Beethoven.

His legacy will live on forever as one of the greatest musicians everHis legacy will live on forever as one of the greatest musicians ever

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Famous WorksFamous Works * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik  * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik  http://youtu.be/GT7_Y1pIBb4GT7_Y1pIBb4

* The Marriage of Figaro  * The Marriage of Figaro  http://youtu.be/8OZCyp-LcGwhttp://youtu.be/8OZCyp-LcGw

* Don Giovanni  * Don Giovanni  http://youtu.be/5xmMx7a_0Nwhttp://youtu.be/5xmMx7a_0Nw

* The Magic Flute * The Magic Flute 

* Symphonies 39, 40, 41 * Symphonies 39, 40, 41 

* Piano concertos 17, 20, 21, 23, 27 * Piano concertos 17, 20, 21, 23, 27 

* Violin concertos 5, 6 * Violin concertos 5, 6 

* Flute and Harp concerto * Flute and Harp concerto 

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Quotes on MozartQuotes on Mozart’’s s LegacyLegacy

For one moment in the history of music all opposites were reconciled; all For one moment in the history of music all opposites were reconciled; all tensions resolved; that luminous moment was Mozart. (Phil Goulding)tensions resolved; that luminous moment was Mozart. (Phil Goulding)

   Mozart is the highest, the culminating point that beauty has attained in Mozart is the highest, the culminating point that beauty has attained in

the sphere of music. (Tchaikovsky)the sphere of music. (Tchaikovsky)    A phenomenon like Mozart remains an inexplicable thing. (Goethe)A phenomenon like Mozart remains an inexplicable thing. (Goethe)    Mozart is happiness before it has gotten defined. (Arthur Miller)Mozart is happiness before it has gotten defined. (Arthur Miller)    A light, bright, fine day this will remain throughout my whole life. As from A light, bright, fine day this will remain throughout my whole life. As from

afar, the magic notes of Mozartafar, the magic notes of Mozart’’s music still gently haunts me. (Franz s music still gently haunts me. (Franz Schubert)Schubert)

   Mozart is the musical Christ. (Tchaikovsky)Mozart is the musical Christ. (Tchaikovsky)    Mozart creates music from a mysterious center, and so knows the limits to Mozart creates music from a mysterious center, and so knows the limits to

the right and the left, above and below. He maintains moderation. (Karl the right and the left, above and below. He maintains moderation. (Karl Barth)Barth)

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