Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Some of his famous works
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of the most productive composers of his time.
I present to you some of his most famous pieces - one of his violin concertos, one of his operas, the Abduction from the Seraglio, one piece of chamber music (The famous Kleine Nachtmusik) and his last work, the Requiem. This selection is absolutely subjective, but maybe it seduces you to go a bit further into Mozart.
I myself like to listen to his musik. Whenever I am sad - it lifts me up; whenever I am happy it reinforces my happiness.
Mozart and his time
Mozart lived from 27 January 1756 - 5 December 1791.
At that time no national states existed. Most of central Europe belonged to the Holy Roman Empire, governed by a holy Roman Emperor. The Empire consisted of hundreds of smaller sub-units, principalities, duchies, counties, Free Imperial Cities. Arch-Bishops were mighty men - they reigned like feudal lords.
Musicians could only exist if some prince, archbishop or somebody with similar social rank employed them. They often were considered as nothing better than lackeys and were treated as such. They had to compose for someone and were paid for their work - if their employers liked it.
At that time no national states existed. Most of central Europe belonged to the Holy Roman Empire, governed by a holy Roman Emperor. The Empire consisted of hundreds of smaller sub-units, principalities, duchies, counties, Free Imperial Cities. Arch-Bishops were mighty men - they reigned like feudal lords.
Musicians could only exist if some prince, archbishop or somebody with similar social rank employed them. They often were considered as nothing better than lackeys and were treated as such. They had to compose for someone and were paid for their work - if their employers liked it.
The Violin concertos
Mozart wrote most of his violin concertos when he was employed as a court musician at the court of Salzburg from 1773-1777, The ruler of this court was prince-archbishop Hieronymus Colloredo.
Mozart only composed a few violin concertos - later his focus changed to write concertos for orchester and piano.
As one example I present you his Violin concerto no. 5 in A major, KV 219. By the way: KV stands for "Köchelverzeichnis" which is the catalogue of Mozart's works.
Mozart only composed a few violin concertos - later his focus changed to write concertos for orchester and piano.
As one example I present you his Violin concerto no. 5 in A major, KV 219. By the way: KV stands for "Köchelverzeichnis" which is the catalogue of Mozart's works.
Violin Concerto composed by W.A. Mozart
Attention - this video takes 9 minutes to listen to! But it is a wonderful piece of Mozart's music. Fetch a glass of wine, or tea, or whatever delicious beverage, sit back (you don't have to sit in front of the computer in order to listen to the music). Enjoy!
Mozart: Violin concerto no. 5 in A major, KV 219
Stereo: http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=4x4v9K657V4&fmt=18 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756 - 1791. Violin Concerto no. 5 in A major "Turkish" (KV 219). Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Conducted by Monica Huggett.
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The Abduction from the Seraglio
The Opera which made Mozart famous
Die Entführung aus dem Serail (K. 384; The Abduction from the Seraglio; also known as Il Seraglio) is an opera Singspiel in three acts. Mozart completed it in 1792 in Vienna, where he had gone after being kicked out by the Prince-Archbishop in Salzburg.
The plot concerns the attempt of the hero Belmonte, assisted by his servant Pedrillo, to rescue his beloved Konstanze from the seraglio of the Pasha Selim.
Belmonte fails in this attempt and is caught by the Pasha, who in the end lets them free. The following video plays the aria in which Belmonte, his servant and Konstanze are saying thanks to him, while Osmin, the Pasha's overseer is wanting revenge.
The plot concerns the attempt of the hero Belmonte, assisted by his servant Pedrillo, to rescue his beloved Konstanze from the seraglio of the Pasha Selim.
Belmonte fails in this attempt and is caught by the Pasha, who in the end lets them free. The following video plays the aria in which Belmonte, his servant and Konstanze are saying thanks to him, while Osmin, the Pasha's overseer is wanting revenge.
The Abduction from the Seraglio - The final aria
Appealing for mercy
Actually there a four people singing at the same time here: Basha Selim, Konstanze, Belmont and his servant.
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Eine kleine Nachtmusik
A famous piece of Chamber Music
This is one of the most popular compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He wrote it in Vienna in 1787 for an ensemble of string instruments.
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Music on Amazon
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Essential Mozart: 32 Of His Greatest Masterpieces
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The Death of Mozart
Still a mystery today
Mozart died in Vienna on 5 December 1791 at the age of 35. There are several theories regarding the cause of his death - the most commonly accepted one is that he died of rheumatic fever. He was buried in a common grave. This was a sparse funeral which did not comply with his public standing.
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- _Joan_ _Joan_ Nov 4, 2009 @ 7:03 pm
- So nice. The Turkish is one of my favorites.
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- CastleRoy CastleRoy Nov 2, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
- Love Mozart! wonderful Lens 5*
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- mysticmama mysticmama Nov 1, 2009 @ 6:37 pm
- Delightful!
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- BarbRad BarbRad Nov 1, 2009 @ 12:32 am
- Thanks. That's just what i needed to give me the energy to start my bookkeeping. I had decided to read lenses because I felt I was too tired to think much as far as doing anything productive goes. Yours was the first lens, and the music really helped. I listened while I started the online banking stuff. Last night I played a CD of Mozart because his music is supposed to increase one's ability to concentrate. That's why they have Cd's of his music in education stores like mine. So thanks for including the music on your lens. A few months back I listened to some documentary my mil had taped on Mozart's life, and I wish I had never seen it. It did not portray him as the dignified individual I had in my imagination. I thought his personality should match what his music does for me, and it certainly was not that way in the movie. I don't think what I saw was Amadeus. It was taped from TV.
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- ChineseKitesforKids ChineseKitesforKids Oct 31, 2009 @ 12:47 pm
- Absolutely my favorite composer of all time. He's amazing in every way and it's such a sad thing to see such great genius die so young and poor. If only he had realized that his talent was worth more than his partying and alcohol. Thank you for sharing this exquisite lens! 5*****
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