Is Mozart really that good?
Mozart is perhaps the greatest composer in history. In a creative lifetime spanning only 30 years but featuring more than 600 works, he redefined the symphony, composed some of the greatest operas ever written and lifted chamber music to new heights of artistic achievement.
Is classical music elite?
The main takeaway is that classical music isn’t inherently an elitist art form, but elitism is an attitude people have. These etiquette rules’ existence is not elitist; it’s what is widely accepted by the culture. People will not enjoy the movie as much if you are disruptive, so the same goes for symphony concerts.
Why is classical music so sad?
Classical music in particular steers a mysterious path through our senses, triggering unexpected and powerful emotional responses, which sometimes result in tears – and not just tears of sadness. Tears flow spontaneously in response to a release of tension, perhaps at the end of a particularly engrossing performance.
Why should I listen to Mozart’s music?
Not only does it give you a flavour of the opera it precedes, it also says a huge amount about how Mozart composed. It’s restless, tangential and, above all, lively as anything. Or, if you want to start somewhere a little more reflective, have a go at the second movement from the Clarinet Concerto in A (sitting comfortably, of course).
What if Mozart had lived to be 35?
Of course, dying at 35 means that he could maybe have produced even greater works of genius and made even more barmy life-choices, but it’s not as if he didn’t leave enough controversy, stories and music behind. If you’re looking for a composer that speaks about life and all its intricacies, Mozart’s your man.
What is the theme of Mozart’s ‘too many notes’?
For a composer synonymous with the phrase ‘too many notes’, the theme is incredibly simple. It encapsulates the real melancholy that plagued Mozart’s life, particularly towards the end as he grew more tired and got into more trouble – the highs were spectacularly high, but the lows revealed a painful kind of nostalgia. Why is Mozart great?