Mozart And His Music

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Constanze Weber
against his father's wishes. In 1783, Mozart and Constanze visited
Salzburg, where he helped Michael Haydn out of a difficult spot, by
writting some violin duets. He completed a set of string quartets, and in
so doing, deeply impressed Josef Haydn who was the greatest master of music
for string quartets. In 1786, Mozart's London friends took part in the
first performance of The Marriage of Figaro. This was a triumph for Mozart
in Prague, and he wrote his "Prague" symphony as a tribute to its generous
people.
In Paris, Mozart published his first works: four sonatas for
clavier: with accompanying violin in 1764.
In 1768 he composed his first opera, LA FINTA SEMPLICE, for Vienna;
but intrigues prevented its performance, and it was first presented a year
later at Salzburg.
Mozart was a successful composer and violinist. He used the form
of concerto (like the symphony, in several section) to display the
qualities of wind instruments, like the horn. His ...

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