Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (2), oral topic in English with translation. Topic. My Favorite Composer (Mozart). My favorite composer (Mozart)

When people talk about the great musicians in a world they generally refer to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a genius master of his time. He is known as a unique person who started to create full-fledged and glorious masterpieces in a childhood. Mozart masterfully played several instruments and had perfect pitch as well as an incredible memory.

Mozart was considered a child prodigy. For example, the little musician became the object of scientific research in London, and even the clergy, who always believed that music should have no place in the city during a ribbon, granted an exception to the boy, as they believed the boy is gifted . The whole family of the boy was musically talented. Leopold, the composer's father, played the violin and the organ, directed the Church choir and worked at the position of court composer to the Archbishop of Salzburg.

The first composition was written by the genius when he was six years old. At the time of his seventeenth birthday, the of Mozart’s musical heritage, who had already been a famous master, there were 4 operas, some spiritual works, more than 10 symphonies, some dozen of sonatas and a lot of smaller compositions. The most famous works are the following: The Little Serenade, The Magic Flute, Requiem, Don Juan, Lacrimosa, Piano sonata #11, Sonata for two pianos in D major, Symphony #41, etc.

According to rumors, he was poisoned by envious competitor, Antonio Salieri, but this fact was not proven. The composer was buried in a common grave, as a pauper.

When people talk about the greatest musicians in the world, they usually think of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, genius master of its time. He is known as a unique person who began creating full-fledged and amazing masterpieces in childhood. Mozart masterfully played several instruments and had excellent presentation as well as an incredible memory.

Mozart was considered a child prodigy. Eg, little musician became the object of scientific research in London, and even the clergy, who always believed that music had no place in the city during Lent, made an exception for the boy, since they considered him gifted. The boy's entire family was musically talented. The composer's father Leopold played the violin and organ, led the church choir and worked as a court composer for the Archbishop of Salzburg.

The first composition was written by a genius at the age of six. At the time of his seventeenth birthday, Mozart’s musical baggage, which at that time was already famous master, consisted of 4 operas, several sacred works, more than 10 symphonies, about a dozen sonatas and many smaller compositions. The most famous works are: "A Little Night Serenade", " magical flute", "Requiem", "Don Juan", "Lacrimosa", Piano Sonata No. 11; Sonata for two pianos in D Major, Symphony No. 41, etc.

According to rumors, he was poisoned by an envious rival, Antonio Salieri, but this fact was never proven. The composer was buried in a common grave like a beggar.

Thousands of books have been written about Mozart. Few lives have ever been so well documented as his, and yet he is one of the most mysterious figures in the world.

Mozart was born in 1756 in Salzburg, Austria.

He began playing the piano at 4, and when he was 5 years old, he already composed serious music. His father took him on tours of Western Europe and Italy and the boy was always a success. Then the prodigy ripened into genius. The genius conquered Vienna and the world. Mozart's fame was great. He met all the great figures of his time, from Haydn to Goethe, from George III to the luckless Marie Antoinette. But then he suddenly fell from favor. The Vienna aristocracy grew tired of him. He lost pupils and contracts, had to move from his comfortable house in the center to a modest flat in the suburbs. The genius was forgotten.

Mozart died in 1791, when he was only 35 years old. There"s a legend that Mozart was poisoned by his rival composer Antonio Salieri. There"s no truth in this legend, though it inspired many great poets, writers and composers. But it has been proven that in the last months of his life Mozart really believed that he was pursued by a spirit, "the gray messenger", who appeared and ordered him to write a requiem. In a state of depression Mozart imagined that he was to write the requiem for himself.

Not long ago a 150-volume edition of Mozart's works was published. His works include 41 symphonies, nearly 30 piano concertos, 19 operas, a vast quantity of orchestral and other instrumental music, and volumes of church music (he wrote it mostly for financial reasons).His most famous operas are Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute and The Marriage of Figaro.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the greatest composers ever born. Like Shakespeare, he stands at the pinnacle of human achievement. In any form, from serenade to fugue, from piano concerto and symphony to the heights of opera, his music amazes, enchants and seizes the memory.

Thousands of books have been written about Mozart. Few lives have been as well documented as his, but he is one of the world's most enigmatic figures.

Mozart was born in 1756 in Salzburg, Austria.

He started playing the piano at four, and by the time he was 5 years old he was already writing serious music. His father took him on tour in Western Europe and Italy, and the boy was always successful. Then the miracle grew into a genius. Genius conquered Vienna and the world. Mozart's fame was great. He met all the great figures of his time, from Haydn to Goethe, from George III to the unfortunate Marie Antoinette. But then he suddenly fell out of favor. The aristocracy of Vienna was tired of him. He lost students and contracts, and had to move from his comfortable home in the center to a modest apartment in the suburbs. The genius was forgotten.

Mozart died in 1791, when he was only 35 years old. There is a legend that Mozart was poisoned by his rival composer Antonio Salieri. There is no truth in this legend, although it has inspired many great poets, writers and composers. But it has been proven that in the last months of his life, Mozart believed that he was haunted by a spirit, a "gray messenger", who appeared and ordered him to write a requiem. In his state of depression, Mozart felt that he had to write the requiem for himself.

Not long ago, a 150-volume edition of Mozart's works was published. His works include 41 symphonies, about 30 piano concertos, 19 operas, a huge amount of orchestral and other instrumental music, and volumes of church music (he wrote it mainly for financial reasons). His most famous operas are Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute and The Marriage of Figaro.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1)

Wolfgang Mozart is a famous Austrian composer, Mozart was born in 1756 in Salchburg, Austria. His father, a violinist and a composer, noticed wonderful talent of his son and taught him how to play musical instruments and to composition.

Being 4 years old Mozart played the clavier. When he was 5 or 6 years old he started composing music» At the age of 8- 9 Mozart created his first symphonies, and at the age of 10-11 his first creations for musical theatre.

When he was 6 years old his father decided to take him and his sister to the big cities of Europe. Two children gave concerts in Germany, Austria, France, England, Switzerland" The audience was delighted to see such a small boy playing the clavier.

When he was 14 he was invited to Italy. He could not imagine his life without music.

By the age of 19 he was the author of ten major musical works.

At the age of 26 he moved from his native town to Vienna. Though he didn't have a great success as a composer in Vienne, Mozart wrote many songs, serenades, symphonies.

Burdens of life, poverty and death speeded up his death. He died at the age of 35.

The real fame came to Mozart only after his death. Many people now know and like his music.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a famous Austrian composer.

Mozart was born in 1756 in Salzburg in Austria. His father, a violinist and composer, noticed his son's wonderful talent and taught him to play musical instruments and compose music.

When Mozart was 4 years old, he played the harpsichord. When he was 5-6 years old, he began composing music.

At the age of 8-9 years he created his first symphonies and at 10-11 years old - his first works for musical theater. When he was 6 years old, his father decided to take him and his sister to the big cities of Europe. Two children gave concerts in Germany, Austria, France, England, and Switzerland. The audience was delighted to see such a

little boy

playing the harpsichord.

When he was 14 years old, he was invited to Italy. He couldn't imagine his life without music.

When he turned 19, he was already the author of ten significant musical works.

At 26, he moved from his hometown to Vienna. And although he did not have much success as a composer in Vienna, Mozart wrote many songs, serenades, and symphonies. The hardships of life, poverty and illness hastened his death. He died at 35 years old.

Questions:

1. When was Mozart born?
2. How old was he when he started to play musical instruments?
3. When did he start to compose music?
4. What countries did young Mozart visit?
5. When did the real fame come to Mozart?
6. When did he die?

Vocabulary:
composer - composer
violinist - violinist
clavier - harpsichord
audience - audience
to be delighted - to admire
success - success
burdens - hardships
poverty - poverty
disease - illness
to speed up - speed up

Amadeus Mozart(27.01.1756 - 05.12.1791) - Austrian composer.

Musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born to Leopold Mozart and his wife Anna Maria Pertl in Salzburg, Austria on January 27, 1756. Leopold Mozart was a successful composer and violinist and served as assistant concertmaster at the Salzburg court. Mozart and his older sister Maria Anna "Nannerl" were the couple"s only surviving children, and their musical education began at a very young age. The archbishop of the Salzburg court, Sigismund von Schrattenbach was very supportive of the Mozart children"s remarkable activities.

By the time Mozart was five years old, he began composing minuets. The next year, he and his sister were taken to Munich and Vienna to play a series of concert tours. Both children played the harpsichord, but Mozart had also mastered the violin. In 1763, when Mozart was seven years old, his father took leave of his position at the Salzburg court to take the family on an extended concert tour of western Europe. Mozart and his sister performed in the major musical centers, including Stuttgart, Mannheim, Mainz, Frankfurt, Brussels, Paris, London, and Amsterdam. They did not return to Salzburg until 1766. During this time, Mozart continued to compose, completing his first symphony at age nine and publishing his first sonatas the same year.

After less spending than a year in Salzburg, the family again departed for Vienna, where Mozart completed his first opera La finta semplice in 1768. Much to Leopold's frustration, the opera was not performed until the following year in Salzburg. Shortly thereafter, Mozart was appointed honorary Konzertmeister at the Salzburg court.

In 1769, father and son traveled to Italy and toured for more than a year in Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples, and Bologna. While in Italy, Mozart completed another opera, Mitridate, re di Ponto, received a papal audience, passed admission tests to the Accademia Filarmonica, and performed many concerts. Mozart then returned to Salzburg, but traveled to Italy for two shorter journeys in October 1771 and October 1772 through March 1773. During this time he completed two more operas, Ascanio in Alba (1771) and Lucio Silla (1772), eight symphonies, four divertimentos, and several other works.

Archbishop von Schrattenbach, who was a great supporter of Mozart, died in 1771 and was succeeded by Hieronymus von Colloredo. Although Archbishop Colloredo was a less generous employer, Mozart continued in his Salzburg post and worked diligently from 1775 to 1777. However, in an effort to secure a better position, Mozart obtained leave from Salzburg, and set out with his mother in 1777. They traveled through Munich, Augsburg, and Mannheim, but Mozart was not offered a post. The next year they continued on to Paris, where Mozart composed the Paris Symphony. In Paris, Mozart's mother fell ill and soon after the symphony's premiere, she died.

Several months later, Mozart returned to Salzburg and was given the post of court organist as well as Konzertmeister. He produced numerous works during this period, including the famous Coronation Mass. In 1780, he was commissioned to compose an Italian opera for Munich. Idomeneo, re di Creta was completed the next year and was very successful. Soon after, Mozart was summoned to Vienna by Archbishop Colloredo, but unhappy with his treatment there, Mozart requested a discharge.

Mozart remained in Vienna and in 1782, against his father's wishes, he married Constanze Weber. They had six children of which two survived. That same year, he completed the opera Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, which was an immediate success. From 1782 until 1787, when Mozart was appointed emperor Joseph II's chamber composer, Mozart was very productive. His works from this period include The Marriage of Figaro (1786), Don Giovanni (1787), and numerous piano concertos. Unfortunately, Mozart's income did not keep up with his success. He and his wife lived extravagantly and were constantly in debt.

In 1787, Mozart was appointed to the post of Kammercmusicus, although the salary did little to lessen the couple's financial hardships. The post required Mozart to compose dance music for court balls. In addition, he completed several symphonies and another opera, among other works. In 1791, Mozart was commissioned to compose a score to Schikaneder's The Magic Flute. He also began working on a commissioned requiem. The Magic Flute was performed in September with due success.

In November, Mozart fell ill, and on December 5, 1791, he died. His death was thought to be a result of "rheumatic inflammatory fever" or kidney failure. It was rumored Mozart was poisoned by a fellow composer named Salieri, but no evidence was ever produced to prove it. Mozart was buried in an unmarked grave, as was customary for those of his social standing, in Vienna.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1)

When he was 14 he was invited to Italy. He could not imagine his life without music.

By the age of 19 he was the author of ten major musical works.

At the age of 26 he moved from his native town to Vienna. Though he didn't have a great success as a composer in Vienne, Mozart wrote many songs, serenades, symphonies.

Burdens of life, poverty and death speeded up his death. He died at the age of 35.

The real fame came to Mozart only after his death. Many people now know and like his music.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a famous Austrian composer.

Mozart was born in 1756 in Salzburg in Austria. His father, a violinist and composer, noticed his son's wonderful talent and taught him to play musical instruments and compose music.

When Mozart was 4 years old, he played the harpsichord. When he was 5-6 years old, he began composing music.

When he was 6 years old, his father decided to take him and his sister to the big cities of Europe. Two children gave concerts in Germany, Austria, France, England, and Switzerland.

little boy

playing the harpsichord.

When he was 14 years old, he was invited to Italy. He couldn't imagine his life without music.

When he turned 19, he was already the author of ten significant musical works.

The audience was delighted to see such a small boy playing the harpsichord.

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