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Research Paper on Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
1. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (January 27, 1756-December 5, 1791)
1761 –Began writing his first compositions by finding notes on the keyboard 1762 - First visited Vienna
1764 - Wrote first symphony in London
1768 – Produced first real opera, astien und Bastienne
1773 - Employed as a court musician by the ruler of Salzburg
1775 - Developed an enthusiasm for violin concertos
1778 - Mother was taken ill and died
1779 - Accepted an appointment as court organist
1782 - Married Constanze Weber
1783 - First child born
1785- Met Lorenzo Da Ponte and composed the opera The Marriage of Figaro together
1787 - Appointed as the “chamber composer” by Emperor Joseph II
1787 – Wrote best-known serenade, Eine kleine Nachtmusik
1788 – Wrote last symphony in Vienna
1791 - Completed the opera The Magic Flute and premiered at Schikaneder's theatre
2. Born in Salzburg, Austria
1962 – First visited Vienna, Austria with his father. And from 1763 to 1766, Mozart had a musical tour across Europe, which had several long stays in Paris, France, London and England.
1766 – Returned back to Salzburg
1769 - Departed from Salzburg for Italy with his father and stayed for a long time
1779 – Returned back to Salzburg again, and accepted a position as court organist
1781 - Decided to settle in Vienna as a freelance performer and composer
3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the son of Leopold Mozart. Leopold was a famous composer and instructor who really good at violin playing. He was Wolfgang’s first teacher. Wolfgang received an intensive musical training from his father, including instruction in both the piano and violin. And then also in composition.
4. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an excellent violinist and pianist. Because his father was a noted violinist who encouraged his son's musical aptitude, Mozart could play several instruments. Other than violin and piano, he was also skilled on viola, organ and...