MOZART - CORONATION MASS EXSULTATE, JUBILATE • VESPERAE SOLENNES DE CONFESSORE
As one of the most amazing of child prodigies, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) evolved into an expert of every musical form in the incredibly brief span of just 35 short years. His compositions ran the complete musical gamut of operas, symphonies, concerti, masses and songs. His music contains vistas of emotion and meaning found in few other classical composers.
Historical Context
1752: Benjamin Franklin discovers lightning rod. 1756: Seven Years’ War where Britain and Prussia defeat France, Spain, Austria, and Russia. Mozart is born. 1776: The birth of the United States of America. Mozart is 20. 1783: Beethoven’s first printed works. 1789: French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille. George Washington elected first U.S. president.
When he was only three, Mozart was able to memorize complete pieces of music after listening...
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