沃夫岡·阿馬德烏斯·莫札特(1756-1791)
生活與背景:莫札特出生於奧地利薩爾斯堡(雖然他的大部分職業生涯是在維也納度過的,並且經常與奧地利音樂聯繫在一起,但他的文化根源在於神聖羅馬帝國,其中包括許多德語地區和強大的德國音樂傳統),他是一位遊歷歐洲的神童。他非常多產且多才多藝,精通歌劇、交響樂、室內樂等等。
音樂:莫札特的音樂以其旋律優美、清晰、優雅和戲劇性而聞名。他有著無與倫比的旋律天賦以及對和聲和管弦樂編曲的深刻理解。
5首標誌性音樂:
第四十交響曲,G小調,K.550
C大調第21號鋼琴協奏曲,K.467(「埃爾維拉麥迪根」協奏曲)
《費加洛的婚禮》(歌劇),K. 492(尤其是序曲和「Non più andrai」)
D小調安魂曲,K.626(未完成)
小夜曲,K. 525
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
- Life and Background: Born in Salzburg, Austria (though he spent much of his career in Vienna and is often associated with Austrian music, his cultural roots were within the Holy Roman Empire, which included many German-speaking regions and a strong German musical tradition), Mozart was a child prodigy who toured Europe extensively. He was incredibly prolific and versatile, mastering opera, symphony, chamber music, and more.
- Music: Mozart's music is known for its melodic beauty, clarity, elegance, and dramatic flair. He had an unparalleled gift for melody and a profound understanding of harmony and orchestration.
- 5 Iconic Music:
- Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
- Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467 (the "Elvira Madigan" Concerto)
- The Marriage of Figaro (opera), K. 492 (especially the overture and "Non più andrai")
- Requiem in D minor, K. 626 (unfinished)
- Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525