How Did Amadeus Mozart Impact Society

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The Classical Period was a period of societal growth that was influenced by ancient Greece and Rome between about 1750 and 1820. The period produced much lighter, clearer textured music than other timeframes and was less complex with a transparent, homophonic melody. Despite the structure and style of the music, the Classical Period still left a commodious impact on society, during its time, and its musical counterparts that helped shape the Classical culture and music are still studied and admired, today. One of the greatest musicians of the time was Amadeus Mozart. Whether composer, mentor, critic, or more, Amadeus Mozart is an awe-inspiring Classical Period musician that aided in the musical mold of society. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria to Leopold and Maria Pertl Mozart. Leopold was a successful composer, violinist, and served as the assistant concert master at the Salzburg court, while Maria Pertl was middle class native of a local community leader. At an early age, Amadeus and his sister, Maria Anna, were strongly encouraged by their father to embrace music. Amadeus excelled greatly with his musical talents and even surpassed the expectations of his father. He …show more content…

With the growth of his musical exposure and rising stardom, he began to create various artistic compositions in music. In 1773, he became an assistant concertmaster. This position granted him the opportunity to work in several different musical genres composing symphonies, string quartets, sonatas and serenades and a few operas. Some of Mozart’s most famous compositions included “Serenade No. 13,” “Rondo Alla Turca,” Piano Concerto No, 21, 2nd Movement, and “Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”, 1st Movement “Allegro Vivace.” Throughout his lifetime, he formulated multiple works and is known as one of the greatest composers of all

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