MozartAmadeus Today’s Lesson will focus on the life

and works of:

Ms. Harris Music Course

5th Grade

WolfgangThe Child Prodigy

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Not much is known of Wolfgang’s very early life. Born in Salzburg, Austria on Jan. 27, 1756, his full name was Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Amadeus Gottlieb Theophilus Mozart.

He had one older sister whom they called “Nannerl.” She was 4 years older than Mozart and played the piano very well.

Mozart showed musical gifts at a very early age, composing when he was 5 and, when he was 6, playing before many of Europe’s royalty, including the Empress of Austria.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Mozart’s family set out on a tour that took them to Paris and London, visiting numerous royal courts where he wrote his earliest symphonies and had his first compositions published.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Biography (Life Story)Biography (Life Story)As a young man, Mozart traveled all over Europe, showcasing his talents. Eventually, he began to look for work as a court musician.Leaving Salzburg with his mother, Mozart traveled to Vienna, Germany, France, England, and Italy. There, he wrote several compositions.But Mozart suffered a great loss in Paris, France where his mother died after being ill for some time.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Just because Mozart was a genius did not mean he didn’t have to work hard. Mozart worked very hard during his life to make a living at creating beautiful music.

Mozart wrote many operas, concertos, quartets, and other pieces. He was friends with some of the most famous musicians of the time, including composer, Joseph Hayden, who admired Mozart’s genius.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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As can often be the case with many artists, Mozart was not as famous during his lifetime as he was after his death.But, even though times were very difficult for him, Mozart was able to write some of his best works.The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and The Magic Flute are considered among the best operas ever written.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Mozart became ill and died on December 5,1791. He was extremely poor when he died.His burial the next day was attended only by the person who dug his grave. Though he died at a young age, Mozart’s music continues to thrive as great works of art even to this day His name is known by people all over the world.

When was Mozart born? Name two countries Mozart visited when he

was young. In which country did Mozart suffer a

terrible loss? What was that loss? Name one opera Mozart wrote. When did Mozart die? How old was he? What kind of music would you say Mozart

wrote – classical, contemporary, rap, or rock?

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartQuestions About MozartQuestions About Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart’s MusicMozart’s MusicThis is a partial listing of some of Mozart’s compositions. Let’s Listen to a few! RealPlayer Needed.

Allegro Sonata in C for Keyboard and Violin was written in 1762 and 1764 when Mozart was between 6 and 8 years old.

Motet in G minor, "God is Our Refuge“ was written in 1765. How old was Mozart when he wrote this piece?

As the Battles of Lexington and Concord open the American War of Independence, Mozart was writing Il rè pastore (K. 208). Here is the Overture.

Just before his death, Mozart wrote one of his most famous pieces, The Requiem. The Introitus is the beginning of the work; Confutatis is one of the middle pieces; and the Lacrimosa marks the end of the Requiem.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Links To Mozart Information Web PagesLinks To Mozart Information Web Pages

Salzburg Celebrates its most Famous sonhttp://www2.salzburg.info/mozart.html

See where Mozart lived during his lifetime

http://www2.salzburg.info/sehenswertes_27.html

Mozart’s Family Tree

http://www.mozartproject.org/biography/tree.htmlMozart’s Time Line

http://www.artsalive.ca/en/mus/greatcomposers/mozart/mozart-times.html