1. The Life and Works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Megan Schlegel
Middle School General Music

2. Mozart’s Birth
Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in Salsburg, Austria
He was the son of Leopold and Anna Maria Mozart
Mozart was the second of seven children, but only two survived infancy

3. Mozart’s Early Years Mozart showed musical gifts at an early age
He began composing at the age of five
He was performing for the Bavarian elector and Austrian empress at age six
The family went on a tour to royal courts in cities like London and Paris in mid-1763

4. Mozart’s Influences
Johann Christian Bach’s musical style was a large influence on Mozart’s early works
Later in his life, Mozart used Joseph Haydn as an inspiration
Johann Christian Bach
Joseph Haydn

5. Mozart’s Works Symphonies Concertos Concertante Symphonies
Solo Piano Music
Chamber Music
Instrumental Works
Sacred Music
Operas

6. Mozart’s Symphonies Childhood Symphonies (1764-1771)
13 Numbered Symphonies (Nos. 1-13)
There are also a fair amount of unnumbered symphonies from this time
Salsburg-era Symphonies ( )
17 Numbered Symphonies (Nos )
Sometimes these are subcategorized as “Early” and “Late” symphonies
None were in print during Mozart’s life
Late Symphonies ( )
10 Numbered Symphonies (Nos )
His final three symphonies (Nos ) were completed in about three months

7. Mozart’s Concertos Piano Concertos
Mozart composed twenty-seven piano concertos
Four are solo concertos
Concerto No. 7 is written for three pianos, Concerto No. 10 is written for two pianos
The remaining twenty-one are for piano and orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 20

8. Mozart’s Concertos Violin Concertos
Mozart wrote five violin concertos while in his late teens
His violin concertos are noted for their beautiful melodies and skillful use of the expressive and technical characteristics of the instrument
Violin Concerto No. 5

9. Mozart’s Concertos Horn Concertos
Mozart wrote four concertos for horn
These concertos are a major part of the professional horn players’ repertoire
Horn Concerto No. 4

10. Mozart’s Concertos Other Concertos
Mozart also wrote numerous concertos for other instruments:
Bassoon
Oboe
Clarinet
Flute
Harp

11. Mozart’s Concertante Symphonies
A concertante symphony is a musical work that combines the genres of the concerto and symphony
Mozart wrote two Concertante Symphonies:
Simfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra K. 364
Simfonia Concertante for Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon K. 297b

12. Mozart’s Piano Music Mozart’s piano works include:
Nanneri’s Music Book
19 Piano Sonatas
6 Double Piano Sonatas
4 Fantasies

13. Mozart’s Chamber Music
Mozart wrote numerous chamber music pieces including:
36 Violin Sonatas
Variations for Violin and Piano
String Duos, Trios, Quartets, and Quintets
Woodwind Chamber Music

14. Mozart’s Instrumental Works
The most notable instrumental work by Mozart is known as Gran Partita and was written for 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 basset horns, 4 hunting horns, 2 bassoons and double bass

15. Mozart’s Sacred Music Mozart’s sacred music includes 18 Masses
Requiem in D minor is probably the most famous of his works

16. Mozart’s Operas Mozart wrote twenty operas in his lifetime
The most famous ones include:
The Marriage of Figaro
Don Giovanni
The Magic Flute
The Marriage of Figaro

17. Mozart’s Death Mozart died on December 5, 1791, in Vienna, Austria
He was 35