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 (171–180)
The Marriage of Figaro OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This is an operatic work.
The orchestra features the classic woodwinds, horns, and trumpets.
It’s a structure I really love.
I think the music is grand, delicate, and brilliant, matching the opera’s story.
I’d love to see it live someday.
RequiemWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
It’s a very heartrending piece.
It makes me a little sad, but it resonates deeply in the heart.
I think many people have heard this piece often on TV and elsewhere, but I’d love for even more people to get to know Mozart’s works.
It becomes easier to follow from the middle.
Violin Concerto No. 3, K. 216Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This is the third violin concerto composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
I’ve heard it is also called the Strasbourg Concerto.
It’s one of my favorite concertos, with music that feels very lively, accessible, and never boring.
He was incredible from his early years, wasn’t he?
Divertimento No. 15Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
It’s truly breathtaking to see everyone playing with such joy—it really feels like a piece made for string instruments.
The music is lively, and it’s refreshing and pleasant to listen to.
The wind instruments blend beautifully with the strings, creating a very well-balanced sound.
Symphony No. 38 in D major, “Prague”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
When I listen to his symphonies, I can’t help imagining what Mozart was really like.
Unlike the delicate image I have from his piano works, I start to see performances that are powerful and robust.
And yet, there’s a slightly bittersweet, mysterious feeling to it.
[Mozart] Introducing representative and popular works (181–190)
Symphony No. 31 in D major, K. 297 “Paris”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
It consists of three movements, but personally I like the second movement.
The melody is easy to follow, and I feel it somehow has a Mozart-like atmosphere.
I’d love for people to hear this piece performed grandly by a full orchestra.
Symphony No. 36 ‘Linz’Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This symphony, too, offers a wonderfully beautiful tone.
It suddenly turns lively out of the quiet, so I think you can listen without getting bored.
The oboe in the middle, as well as the woodwinds, also sound lovely and feel just right.