Mozart: An Introduction to His Signature and Popular Works
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who had a profound impact on classical music.
He began composing at the age of five, displayed his talents from an early age by performing before European royalty, and left behind more than 800 works during his 35-year life.
He also produced masterpieces in every musical genre of his time and excelled not only as a composer but also as a conductor, pianist, organist, and violinist, earning him the title of a musical genius.
In this article, we introduce some of Mozart’s signature and most popular pieces.
Please enjoy his music—melodies that are catchy and familiar, yet of high quality and imbued with a charm that defies simple description.
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[Mozart] Introducing Representative and Popular Pieces (121–130)
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A piece that beginners often tackle when stepping up to the intermediate level is Piano Sonata No.
16 in C major, K.
545.
It’s frequently performed at recitals, so many of you are probably familiar with it.
The work is notable for its structure, which combines easy sight-reading with elements that are essential for beginners.
Many players tend to unintentionally double the tempo where the sixteenth notes appear, so you must take great care there.
If you aim for a crisp, articulate tone, it will make for a wonderful performance—so do give it a try.
“O God of Love, Behold” from the opera The Marriage of FigaroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The aria “Porgi amor” from Mozart’s opera The Marriage of Figaro is a piece enveloped in elegance and noble grace, sung here by Maria Callas, the greatest opera singer of the 20th century whose name is etched in history.
Based on a play written in 1784 by the French playwright Beaumarchais, Mozart composed the work in 1786.
From the opera The Magic Flute: ‘The joy of love vanishes like dew’Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The wistful and beautiful melody ‘Ach, ich fühl’s, es ist verschwunden’ (Love’s joy has vanished like dew) is a famous soprano aria from The Magic Flute—one of Mozart’s three great operas—sung as No.
17, and it was composed in 1791.
I am one of those who will go on doing till all doings are at an end.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
He was an Austrian musician.
This quote means, “I am someone who sees everything through to the end.” It conveys the determination not to give up on one’s goals.
I think it’s a unique perspective that only Mozart, with his many achievements, could express.
[Mozart] Introducing His Signature and Popular Works (131–140)
Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K. 414Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart’s piano concertos are not complex in structure; their hallmark is a simple, unadorned beauty.
The performer, Dang Thai Son, is known as the first person from Asia to win the International Chopin Piano Competition.
Please enjoy his delicate expression.
The shortcut to accomplishing many things is to do only one thing at a time.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
It’s a famous quote by Mozart, the 18th-century Austrian composer.
Isn’t it eye-opening? We often picture capable people juggling multiple tasks at once.
But to do many things reliably and carefully, each individual task matters.
Even with lofty intellect or imagination—or both—it does not culminate in the making of a genius. Love, love, love. That is the very essence of genius.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Surprisingly, the young genius Mozart—who turned out to be quite the playboy—left behind some memorable quotes.
His letters to his lovers are very entertaining and could almost stand alone as light reading.
So free-spirited was his life that he seems to have been exceptionally passionate in matters of love as well.
He may have been the type to depend on someone.